Effect of L-arginine supplement on liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in rats

Effect of L-arginine supplement on liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in rats

<p><b>Abstract</b></p> <p><b>Background</b></p> <p>Nitric oxide (NO) has been reported to be a key mediator in hepatocyte proliferation during liver regeneration. NO is the oxidative metabolite of L-arginine, and is produced by a family of enzyme...

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Main Authors: Kurokawa Tsuyoshi, An Jun, Tsunekawa Koji, Shimomura Yoshiharu, Kazama Shunsuke, Ishikawa Naohisa, Nonami Toshiaki, Sugiyama Satoru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Amino acid
L-arginine
L-glutamine
Hepatectomy
Liver regeneration
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/99

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