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R Santori

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PubMed1998

Breeding of Philander frenata (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae) in captivity.

Data on the reproductive biology and laboratory management of Philander frenata are presented here. Sensory contact before pairing increased breeding success and reduced aggression between pairs. Gestation period was 13-14 days, with a post-lactation oestrous. Births occurred only between August and February. Mean litter size at birth and at weaning was 5.5 (SD = 2.4) and 4.0 (SD = 1.9), respectively. Sex ratio at birth was statistically biased toward males. The timing of weaning was established at between 70 and 80 days old, with the young weighing from 24 g to 49 g.

Animals↗
PubMed1983

Anticatabolic properties of branched chain amino acids in trauma.

The anticatabolic properties of branched chain amino acids enriched protein solutions in 22 patients with multiple trauma have been evaluated. Nitrogen balance, nitrogen output, the daily change of blood urea nitrogen, plasma albumin and total protein levels were recorded daily. Each 2 days free amino acids and 3-methyl histidine urinary concentrations were measured. The results obtained in the study suggest that in trauma patients high ratios of essential amino acids/total nitrogen are needed and that amino acid solutions enriched in branched chain amino acids are most effective in preventing muscle catabolism and promoting protein synthesis.

Adult↗
PubMed1983

Nutrition in acute renal failure.

The nutritional value of regimes enriched with branched chain amino acids has been evaluated in 22 adult patients suffering from acute post-traumatic renal failure. The study was carried out for 12 days. The following data were recorded and compared daily: nitrogen balance, daily blood urea nitrogen (BUN), BUN/creatinine ratio, and plasma albumin levels. Also after 6 days of dialysis and nutritional support, the plasma medium molecular weight compounds (uremic toxins) were studied. It was concluded that: (a) the combined use of parenteral and oral nutrition appears most adequate in this type of patient; (b) the nitrogen intake should provide an essential amino acid/total nitrogen ratio of greater than or equal to 4 and a branched chain essential amino acid ratio of greater than or equal to 0.5; and (c) caution is still necessary in interpreting analyses of middle molecular weight compounds in this type of patient.

Acute Kidney Injury↗