Abstract
Alterations in circulating large neutral amino acids (LNAAs), leading to a decrease in the plasma ratio between branched-chain and aromatic amino acids (BCAA/AAA ratio), may be involved in sepsis-associated encephalopathy. We hypothesised that a decrease in the BCAA/AAA ratio occurs along with a net cerebral influx of the neurotoxic AAA phenylalanine in a human experimental model of systemic inflammation.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Critical Care (Online Edition) |
Vol/bind | 14 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | R16 |
ISSN | 1466-609X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 jan. 2010 |