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In vivo measurements of nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon in genetically obese and lean pigs

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Characteristic gamma-rays are emitted promptly by elements during exposure to neutrons. These emissions enable a radioanalytical analysis of the body's composition of protein (nitrogen), water (hydrogen), and fat (carbon). We have used this method in vivo to determine the body composition of obese and lean pigs (10 to 20 kg body wt) fed an altered cholesterol diet.

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  1. USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA

    K. J. Ellis, R. J. Shypailo, H. -P. Sheng & W. G. Pond

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Ellis, K.J., Shypailo, R.J., Sheng, H.P. et al. In vivo measurements of nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon in genetically obese and lean pigs. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 160, 159–168 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02041666

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