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Absorption and biotransformation of L(+)-tartaric acid in rats

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Oral or parenteral doses of monosodium14C-L(+)-tartrate (400 mg/kg) are rapidly excreted by rats and a proportion completely metabolized to CO2. The oral dose was well-absorbed.

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  1. Department of Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Huntingdon Research Centre, PE18 6ES, Huntingdon, England

    L. F. Chasseaud, W. H. Down & D. Kirkpatrick

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Chasseaud, L.F., Down, W.H. & Kirkpatrick, D. Absorption and biotransformation of L(+)-tartaric acid in rats. Experientia 33, 998–999 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945929

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