Leucine-Enriched Essential Amino Acids Enhance the Antiseizure Effects of the Ketogenic Diet in Rats
The classic ketogenic diet (KD) can be used successfully to treat medically refractory epilepsy. However, the KD reduces seizures in 50–70% of patients with medically refractory epilepsy, and its antiseizure effect is limited.
Fumika Takeuchi +4 more
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Cloning and characterisation of chlorophyll synthase from Avena sativa [PDF]
The chlorophyll synthase gene from oat (Avena sativa) was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. The deduced amino acid sequence consists of 378 amino acids including a presequence, of 46 amino acids.
Kögel, Julia +4 more
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The dietary proportion of essential amino acids and Sir2 influence lifespan in the honeybee [PDF]
Dietary essential amino acids have an important influence on the lifespan and fitness of animals. The expression of the NAD+-dependent histone deacetylase, Sir2, can be influenced by diet, but its role in the extension of lifespan has recently been ...
Ford, Dianne +3 more
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Effect of Electrolyte Balance in Low-Protein Diets on Broiler Performance and Tibial Dyschondroplasia Incidence [PDF]
A proper dietary electrolyte balance (DEB) is essential to ensure an optimum acid-base equilibrium and broiler performance. In low-CP diets, this balance can be affected by reduction of soybean meal and inclusion of high levels of synthetic amino acids ...
Franco, J. R. G. +5 more
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A three-week trial was carried out to evaluate the effect of nonessential amino acids (NEAA) supplementation to a low-crude protein (CP) diet with adequate essential amino acids (EAA) level on growth performance, blood metabolites, and relative weights ...
Elmutaz Atta Awad +3 more
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The nutritional value of Chlorella, Spirulina platensis and Dunaliella salina powder proteins in the cold and arid regions of the silk road was analyzed by principal component analysis, fuzzy recognition method, amino acid content ratio method and amino ...
Xingyan LI +6 more
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Sites of Biosynthesis of Outer and Inner Membrane Proteins of Neurospora crassa Mitochondria [PDF]
Outer and inner membranes of Neurospora crassa mitochondria were separated by the combined swelling, shrinking, sonication procedure. Membranes were characterized by electron microscopy and by marker enzyme activities.
Aasen A. J. +14 more
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Similarities and differences in the nutritional composition of nuts and seeds in Serbia
Nuts and seeds are an indispensable part of the plant-based diet, which is becoming increasingly popular due to the evidence of their health benefits and contribution to sustainability and planetary health.
Margarita Dodevska +6 more
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Variability Russian Rice Varieties in Essential Amino Acids Composition [PDF]
Rice contains antioxidants, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins that make it a functional food. A dozen times higher content of antioxidants was noted in black-grain and red-grain rice varieties as compared to white-grain ones.
Goncharova Yulia +3 more
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Effect of whey protein isolate on strength, body composition and muscle hypertrophy during resistance training [PDF]
Purpose of Review: Sarcopenia (skeletal muscle wasting with aging) is thought to underlie a number of serious age-related health issues. While it may be seen as inevitable, decreasing this gradual loss of muscle is vital for healthy aging.
Cribb, Paul J, Hayes, Alan
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