Roles of insulin and amino acids in the regulation of protein synthesis in the neonate

From: The Journal of Nutrition | Date: February 1, 1998| Author: Davis, Teresa A; Burrin, Douglas G; Fiorotto, Marta L; Reeds, Peter J; Jahoor, Farook | Copyright information

Roles of Insulin and Amino Acids in the Regulation of Protein Synthesis in the Neonate1,2

Teresa A. Davis,3 Douglas G. Burrin, Marta L. Fiorotto, Peter J. Reeds and Farook Jahoor

ABSTRACT Neonates deposit protein at a very high rate and efficiently utilize dietary amino acids for protein deposition. This high efficiency is associated with an elevated stimulation of tissue protein synthesis by feeding. Our recent studies have focused on identification of the factors that mediat...

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