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Plasma amino acid concentrations in controls (n = 10) vs. septic patients (n = 8)
| Controls | Septic Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Glutamine, μM | 477.8 ± 25.8 | 237.5 ± 45.1* |
| Citrulline, μM | 28.8 ± 2.4 | 9.9 ± 1.7* |
| Arginine, μM | 76.1 ± 2.9 | 68.7 ± 11.1 |
| Leucine, μM | 105.0 ± 7.0 | 101.4 ± 18.0 |
Values are expressed as means ± SE.
P < 0.001 vs. controls by unpaired t-test.
