Title: Intrinsically difficult problems: The kinetics of body proteins and amino acids in man
Abstract: Diabetes/Metabolism ReviewsVolume 5, Issue 2 p. 111-132 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism Intrinsically difficult problems: The kinetics of body proteins and amino acids in man Dennis M. Bier, Dennis M. Bier Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110Search for more papers by this author Dennis M. Bier, Dennis M. Bier Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110Search for more papers by this author First published: March 1989 https://doi.org/10.1002/dmr.5610050203Citations: 130AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Stockmeyer LJ, and Chandra AK: Intrinsically difficult problems. Sci Am 240: 140–159, 1979. 2 Munro HN: Historical perspective on protein requirements: Objectives for the future, in Nutritional Adaptation in Man. 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