Abstract | BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two diets, which differed in their protein source ( casein and casein hydrolysate), on the nutritional recovery and intestinal repair of undernourished rats at weaning after a 3-day fasting period. Profound alterations in gut structure and signs of malnutrition appeared after the starvation period. METHODS: RESULTS: Intestinal and liver enzyme activities and serum amino acid profiles reached normal values after 96 hours of refeeding, regardless of the diet used. Glutamate dehydrogenase activity remained higher in both diet groups. Intestinal permeability to ovalbumin remained significantly increased only in the group refed the casein diet. CONCLUSIONS:
|
Authors | J Boza, O Martinez, L Baro, M D Suarez, A Gil |
Journal | JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
(JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr)
1995 May-Jun
Vol. 19
Issue 3
Pg. 216-21
ISSN: 0148-6071 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8551650
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
|
Chemical References |
- Amino Acids
- Caseins
- Dietary Proteins
- Protein Hydrolysates
- Proteins
- trypticase-soy broth
- Glutamate Dehydrogenase
- Acetylcholinesterase
|
Topics |
- Acetylcholinesterase
(metabolism)
- Amino Acids
(blood)
- Animals
- Body Weight
- Caseins
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Dietary Proteins
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Glutamate Dehydrogenase
(metabolism)
- Intestinal Mucosa
(metabolism, pathology)
- Jejunum
(enzymology)
- Liver
(metabolism, pathology)
- Male
- Organ Size
- Protein Hydrolysates
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Proteins
(metabolism)
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Starvation
(diet therapy, metabolism, pathology)
|