Decrease in cerebral protein synthesis on a low protein diet

When rats are put on a diet that is low in protein or contains no protein, decrease in brain weight can be observed. Changes in adults are minimal. In the young there is a 10--30% decrease in cell number and protein content; the cell size (protein per cell) does not change significantly. The change...

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Published in:	Voprosy biokhimii mozga Vol. 13; p. 113
Main Authors:	Banay-Schwartz, M, Zanchin, G, De Guzman, T, Sershen, H, Lajtha, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Armenia (Republic) 1978
Subjects:	Animals Body Weight Brain - cytology Brain - growth & development Cell Count Choline O-Acetyltransferase - metabolism Female Liver - growth & development Maternal-Fetal Exchange Nerve Tissue Proteins - biosynthesis Organ Size Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications - metabolism Protein Deficiency - metabolism Protein Deficiency - physiopathology Rats Sex Factors
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