Regulation of hepatic enzymes and insulin levels in offspring of rat dams fed a reduced-protein diet

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We have hypothesized that permanent changes caused by poor growth during early development due to maternal malnutrition may be exacerbated by overnutrition of offspring in later life. To test this hypothesis, rats were exposed to a maternal 20% protein diet or an isocaloric 8% protein diet during fetal and postnatal life. All offspring were weaned onto laboratory chow. At 6 wk, rats were fed laboratory chow or a...

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