Glycogen depletion and repletion in the chick.

R W Rosebrough, E Geis, K Henderson, L T Frobish
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Abstract

Carcass glycogen was degraded by chicks at a faster rate than liver glycogen during the first 72 hr of a 120 hr fast. Degradation of both sources of glycogen proceeded at a slower rate during the final 48 hr. Carcass glycogen was repleted at a greater rate than liver glycogen.

MeSH Term

Animals
Chickens
Glucose
Glycogen
Liver Glycogen

Chemicals

Liver Glycogen
Glycogen
Glucose

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