Exogenous Glutamine in Respiratory Diseases: Myth or Reality?

Several respiratory diseases feature increased inflammatory response and catabolic activity, which are associated with glutamine depletion; thus, the benefits of exogenous glutamine administration have been evaluated in clinical trials and models of different respiratory diseases. Recent reviews and...

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Main Authors: Gisele P. Oliveira, Marcelo Gama de Abreu, Paolo Pelosi, Patricia R. M. Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/2/76