Propionate absorbed from the colon acts as gluconeogenic substrate in a strict carnivore, the domestic cat (Felis catus)

A Verbrugghe, M Hesta, S Daminet, I Polis, Jens Juul Holst, J Buyse, B Wuyts, G P J Janssens

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    Abstract

    In six normal-weight and six obese cats, the metabolic effect of propionate absorbed from the colon was assessed. Two colonic infusions were tested in a crossover design with intervals of 4 weeks. The test solution contained 4 mmol sodium propionate per kg ideal body weight in a 0.2% NaCl solution. Normal saline was given as control solution. Solutions were infused into the hindgut over 30 min. Blood samples were obtained prior to and at various time points after starting the infusion. As body condition did not affect evaluated parameters, all data were pooled. Plasma glucose concentrations showed differences neither over time nor during or after infusion with propionate or control. Plasma amino acid concentrations rose over time (p 
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition (Online)
    Volume96
    Issue number6
    Pages (from-to)1054-64
    Number of pages11
    ISSN1439-0396
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012

    Keywords

    • Absorption
    • Animal Feed
    • Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
    • Animals
    • Cats
    • Colon
    • Cross-Over Studies
    • Diet
    • Female
    • Gluconeogenesis
    • Male
    • Obesity
    • Propionates

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