Plasma arginine concentrations are reduced in cancer patients: evidence for arginine deficiency?

Yvonne L J Vissers, Cornelis H C Dejong, Yvette C Luiking, Kenneth C H Fearon, Maarten F von Meyenfeldt, Nicolaas E P Deutz

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Abstract

The disturbances leading to cancer cachexia remain to be unraveled. Preliminary evidence suggests that arginine availability in cancer is reduced. However, no valid data are available on plasma arginine concentrations in cancer patients.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1142-6
Number of pages5
JournalThe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN)
Volume81
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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