Open AccessLeucine metabolism in preterm infants receiving parenteral nutrition with medium-chain compared with long-chain triacylglycerol emulsions
Author(s) -
JeanMichel Liet,
Hugues Piloquet,
Júlio Sérgio Marchini,
Pascale Maugère,
Christine Bobin,
JeanChristophe Rozé,
Dominique Darmaun
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/69.3.539
Subject(s) - leucine , respiratory quotient , parenteral nutrition , metabolism , medium chain triglyceride , gestational age , medicine , chemistry , energy metabolism , enteral administration , fat emulsion , endocrinology , triglyceride , amino acid , biochemistry , pregnancy , biology , cholesterol , genetics
Although medium-chain triacylglycerols (MCTs) may be utilized more efficiently than long-chain triacylglycerols (LCTs), their effect on protein metabolism remains controversial.
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