Abstract
The hypothesis that muscle protein catabolism after trauma is associated with a shortage of α-ketoglutarate, rather than glutamine, was tested. Addition of α-ketoglutarate to postoperative total parenteral nutrition prevented the decrease in muscle protein synthesis and free glutamine that usually occurs after surgery. α-ketoglutarate supplementation may improve recovery after trauma.
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