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Experiences of the 14C-ethanol technique for blood flow measurements in human subcutaneous adipose tissue
1The Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education, Department of Physiology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo. elisab@idrettshs.brage.no
Abstract:
We compared the 14C-ethanol technique and 133Xe-clearance for adipose tissue blood flow measurements in young healthy subjects before and after exercise on an ergometer bicycle. The results showed a decrease in outflow/inflow ratio of 14C-ethanol during the basal situation before the exercise, indicating an increased blood flow. However, there was a great range of values, and no correlation between the 14C-ethanol technique and 133Xe-clearance was found. Our data indicate that the 14C-ethanol technique can not be recommended in its current form.
