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Effect of protein deficiency on absorption, transport and distribution of alpha-tocopherol in the rat
Abstract:
The absorption, transport and distribution of alpha-[3H]tocopherol were greatly decreased in protein deficiency. This was reflected in the subcellular distribution of alpha-[3H]tocopherol in livers of protein-deficient rats. The ratio, bound:free for alpha-[3H]tocopherol, also decreased in both serum and liver cytosol. After protein refeeding, absorption, transport and distribution patterns of alpha-[3H]tocopherol for the protein-deficient rats were restored to patterns similar to those of control animals.
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