TABLE 1.
Changes in methionine metabolism in the liver
| PF | AF | AF+BT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM (nmol/g liver) | 172.25 ± 15.95 | 115.93 ± 36.04a | 221.33 ± 36.69b |
| SAH (nmol/g liver) | 69.75 ± 8.62 | 219.33 ± 94.36a | 175.67 ± 51.40a |
| SAM/SAH | 2.48 ± 0.08 | 0.63 ± 0.35a | 1.30 ± 0.25ab |
| Betaine (mg/g liver) | 6.74 ± 1.11 | 4.89 ± 2.05 | 18.87 ± 8.76ab |
| GSH (mmol/g liver) | 4.66 ± 0.10 | 3.93 ± 0.22a | 4.49 ± 0.19b |
Data represent mean ± SD (N = 4). PF, pair-fed; AF, alcohol-fed; BT, betaine.
a
P < 0.05 compared with PF.
b
P < 0.05 compared with AF.