Therapeutic compositions comprising alpha-hydroxy analogs of essential amino acids and their administration to humans for promotion of protein synthesis and suppression of urea formation

摘要

Compositions containing the hydroxy analogs of certain essential amino acids are formulated for therapeutic use, particularly in the treatment of renal disorders, hepatic failure and conditions of protein wasting in human subjects. In preferred embodiments, keto analogs of certain essential amino acids are used in combination with hydroxy analogs of other essential amino acids.