Abstract
Dietary protein is normally assimilated in an efficient manner following the action of gastrointestinal proteases. A number of pathological conditions can alter this process, with deleterious nutritional consequences.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Dietary Proteins / metabolism*
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Digestion / physiology*
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Humans
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Intestinal Absorption / physiology*
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