In Vivo Estimates of Liver Metabolic Flux Assessed by 13C-Propionate and 13C-Lactate Are Impacted by Tracer Recycling and Equilibrium Assumptions
Clinton M. Hasenour, Mohsin Rahim, Jamey D. Young
Abstract
]propionate isotopes emanate, in part, from peripheral tracer recycling and incomplete isotope equilibration within the citric acid cycle.
Topics & Concepts
PropionateFlux (metallurgy)TRACERGluconeogenesisIsotopeCitric acid cycleStable isotope ratioChemistryEnvironmental scienceMetabolismBiochemistryPhysicsNuclear physicsOrganic chemistryLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentMetabolism and Genetic DisordersDiet and metabolism studies