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Research Article

Effects of Branched-Chain-Enriched Amino Acid Solution on Insulin and Glucagon Secretion and Blood Glucose Level in Liver Cirrhosis

Pages 853-859 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether therapeutically used branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) solution influences glucose metabolism in liver cirrhosis (LC). Methods: BCAAs solution (200 ml) was infused in LC patients at different stages, and plasma concentrations of glucose and pancreatic hormones were determined. Results

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