Oral branched-chain amino acid granules improve structure and function of human serum albumin in cirrhotic patients

ConclusionThis study describes structural alterations and functional disturbances of HSA in patients with chronic liver disease, and indicates that the levels of reduced HSA might reflect disease progression and the functional properties of HSA. Moreover, oral BCAA supplementation increases the amount of reduced HSA, thereby leading to the restoration of HSA function in cirrhotic patients.

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Source: Journal of Gastroenterology - November 20, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research