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PMID: 21196226 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is an intermediate of the Krebs cycle which bridges amino acid metabolism with glucose oxidation in animals. Of particular interest is the conversion of AKG into glutamate by mitochondrial glutamate dehydrogenase in the gastrointestinal tract where glutamate has multiple physiological functions (including regulation of cell function, neurotransmission, and gastric emptying). Additionally, AKG stimulates the initiation of catabolism of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) via BCAA transaminase in enterocytes. Oxidation of AKG also provides large amounts of ATP and modulates cellular redox state in the small intestine. Translating the basic research into practice, results of recent studies indicate that dietary supplementation with AKG alleviates oxidative stress and injury in intestinal mucosal cells, while improving intestinal mucosal integrity and absorption of nutrients in endotoxin-challenged pigs. The beneficial effects of AKG are associated with increased activation of the mTOR signaling pathway and net protein synthesis. Thus, AKG is a novel and promising supplement in diets to improve intestinal health in animals and possibly humans. |
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Yongqing Hou; Lei Wang; Binying Ding; Yulan Liu; Huiling Zhu; Jian Liu; Yongtang Li; Ping Kang; Yulong Yin; Guoyao Wu |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Date: 2011-01-01 |
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Title: Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library Volume: 16 ISSN: 1093-4715 ISO Abbreviation: Front. Biosci. Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2011-01-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9709506 Medline TA: Front Biosci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1186-96 Citation Subset: IM |
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Hubei key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China. houyq777@yahoo.com.cn |
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