Table 5.
Fractional synthesis rates for human MMP, MHC, and actin by calculation with plasma [13C]KIC as precursor pool
| Subject No. | MMP | MHC | Actin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0463 | 0.0313 | 0.0563 |
| 2 | 0.0321 | 0.0297 | 0.0866 |
| 3 | 0.0629 | 0.0516 | 0.0566 |
| 4 | 0.0490 | 0.0371 | 0.0861 |
| 5 | 0.0552 | 0.0421 | 0.0644 |
| 6 | 0.0350 | 0.0337 | 0.1025 |
| Mean±SE | 0.0468±0.0048 | 0.0376±0.0033 | 0.0754±0.0078 |
Fractional synthesis rates are expressed in %/h.