Wu, M.

methionine protein intake plasma children insulin patient adolescent study infant glucose model splanchnic acid intake enrichment tracer intracellular group infusion synthesis metabolism haa intake insulin resistance value uptake methionine splanchnic uptake enteral protein synthesis oxidation parenteral balance signi transulfuration resistance homocysteine muscle hec period physiol metab nonoxidative disposal intracellular models acid intakes protein breakdown splanchnic tissues utilization hyperinsulinemic euglycemic protein balance table sepsis signi ficantly effect period plasma model intracellular model baseline cysteine kinetic glucose production infant group fi rst methionine utilization difference breakdown leucine methionine oxidation nutrition level splanchnic uptake muscle protein synthesis tissue disposal fraction insulin sensitivity study days euglycemic regulation glutathione endocrinol production hyperinsulinemic