The effect of glutamine on the heat shock protein content of muscle in cell culture and during critical illness

Despite significant developments, critical care mortality remains high at - 20-30%. Muscle wasting with protein breakdown is frequently seen in critically ill patients with increased amino acids release from muscle tissue, of which alanine and glutamine compose a large proportion. Plasma glutamine i...

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Main Author: Bongers, Thomas Aloys
Published: University of Liverpool 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.629450