Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9402676 Journal of Surgical Research 2005 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Supplemental enteral arginine is absorbed in injured patients and increases arginine levels. Supplemental arginine appears to be metabolized to ornithine. Increased arginase enzyme activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells may be a contributor.
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Supplemental enteral arginine is metabolized to ornithine in injured patients1
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