Figure 9.
Neuronal oxidation of lactate (LAC) and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB).
(a) Effect of addition of BHB on LAC oxidation as determined using [U-14C]LAC in neurons (filled bars) and astroglia (blank bars). (b) Effect of addition of LAC on BHB oxidation as determined using [1-14C]BHB in neurons (filled bars) and astroglia (blank bars). Glucose was not included in the medium in these assays. Values are the mean ± SD (n = 4). n.s. = not significant. *p < .05; **p < .01 (grouped t test).
