Leucine

Leucine is a leucine, the scientific name is α-amino-γ-methylvaleric acid or α-aminoisohexanoic acid. L-leucine is an indispensable raw material for the clinically selected compound amino acid intravenous injection, which plays an active role in maintaining the nutritional needs of critically ill patients and saving the lives of patients. Leucine also plays an important role in regulating amino acid and protein metabolism. The study found that leucine is the only amino acid in the skeletal muscle and myocardium that regulates protein turnover. In addition, studies have shown that leucine can promote the synthesis of skeletal muscle proteins. Metabolite of leucine. Ketoisocaproic acid also has a role in regulating protein metabolism. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development examination classification: blood examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Give milk, eggs, fruit, soy milk, etc. in the meal. Normal value The normal value is 75 to 175 μmol/L. Clinical significance Abnormal result Elevation: high leucine blood stasis, gout, maple urinary tract, diabetes. Reduced: baby diarrhea. Low results may be diseases: precautions for infantile diarrhea Taboo before the test: poor rest, improper diet. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process Test materials: blood. A certain amount of blood is taken from the patient, and the content of leucine is detected by a reagent or an instrument after the treatment. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks 1. Infection: Pay attention to aseptic operation when collecting blood, avoid contamination of water and other parts at the blood collection site to avoid local infection. 2, bleeding: after the blood is given a full compression time, especially coagulopathy, bleeding tendency, to avoid local subcutaneous oozing, bruising and swelling.

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