Table 1.
Methionine and Choline deficient diet and Control diet compositions
| Ingredients | Formula mg/Kg MCD | Formula mg/Kg Control |
|---|---|---|
| Protected Vitamin A 1000 | 40 | 40 |
| Vitamin D3 500 | 5 | 5 |
| Protected Vitamin E | 121 | 121 |
| L-Alanine | 3500 | 3500 |
| L-Arginine Hydrochloride | 12,100 | 12,100 |
| L-Asparagine Monohydrate | 6000 | 6000 |
| L-Aspartic Acid | 3500 | 3500 |
| L-Cystine | 3500 | 3500 |
| L-Glutamic Acid | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Glycine | 23,300 | 23,300 |
| L-Histidine Hydrochloride | 4500 | 4500 |
| L-Isoleucine | 8200 | 8200 |
| L-Leucine | 11,100 | 11,100 |
| L-Lysine Hydrochloride | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| L-Phenylalanine | 7500 | 7500 |
| L-Proline | 3500 | 3500 |
| L-Serine | 3500 | 3500 |
| L-Threonine | 8200 | 8200 |
| L-Tryptophan | 1800 | 1800 |
| L-Tyrosine | 5000 | 5000 |
| L-Valine | 8200 | 8200 |
| L-Choline | – | 2000 |
| L-Methionine | – | 3000 |
| Sucrose | 455,414 | 455,414 |
| Dicalcium phosphate | 3000 | 3000 |
| Vitamin mix | 5020 | 5020 |
| Mineral mix AIN-76 | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| Corn Starch | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Corn Oil | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Cellulose (Aphacel) | 30,000 | 30,000 |