Metabolic adaptations to prolonged fasting in birds

Le Maho, Y.

Journal de Physiologie 79(2): 113-119

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7948
PMID: 6716299
Document Number: 239794
Because they tolerate remarkably long periods of fasting, birds appear as interesting models to study the mechanisms for decreasing metabolic rate and sparing proteins. In particular, the comprehension of the metabolic changes occurring during the three periods of fasting which have been characterized, might be helpful for determining the possible role of ketone bodies in the adaptation to long-term fasting.

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