Why Are Branched-Chain Amino Acids Increased in Starvation and Diabetes?
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs; valine, leucine, and isoleucine) are increased in starvation and diabetes mellitus. However, the pathogenesis has not been explained. It has been shown that BCAA catabolism occurs mostly in muscles due to high activity of BCAA aminotransferase, which converts BCAA...
Main Author: | Milan Holeček |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/3087 |
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