Amino acid kinetics and the response to nutrition in patients with cancer.
Barbara S van der MeijLaisa TeleniMarielle P K J EngelenNicolaas E P DeutzPublished in: International journal of radiation biology (2018)
Cancer is associated with disturbances in amino acid kinetics. A high protein intake or supplementation of amino acids may improve muscle protein synthesis. Future research needs to identify the optimal level and amino acid mixtures for patients with cancer, in particular for those who are malnourished.