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pyruvic acid and Potassium Deficiency

pyruvic acid has been researched along with Potassium Deficiency in 2 studies

Pyruvic Acid: An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
pyruvic acid : A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is the 2-keto derivative of propionic acid. It is a metabolite obtained during glycolysis.

Potassium Deficiency: A condition due to decreased dietary intake of potassium, as in starvation or failure to administer in intravenous solutions, or to gastrointestinal loss in diarrhea, chronic laxative abuse, vomiting, gastric suction, or bowel diversion. Severe potassium deficiency may produce muscular weakness and lead to paralysis and respiratory failure. Muscular malfunction may result in hypoventilation, paralytic ileus, hypotension, muscle twitches, tetany, and rhabomyolysis. Nephropathy from potassium deficit impairs the concentrating mechanism, producing POLYURIA and decreased maximal urinary concentrating ability with secondary POLYDIPSIA. (Merck Manual, 16th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Thereafter, a 24- or 48-hour starvation period caused a significant decrease of skeletal muscle and liver glycogen content in K+-depleted (KD) rats, whereas kidney glycogen concentration increased and heart glycogen remained unchanged."3.67Carbohydrate metabolism in potassium-depleted rats. ( Heidland, A; Hörl, WH; Schaefer, RM, 1985)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yamada, H1
Nakada, J1
Aizawa, C1
Endou, H1
Schaefer, RM1
Heidland, A1
Hörl, WH1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for pyruvic acid and Potassium Deficiency

ArticleYear
Intra- and inter-nephron heterogeneity of gluconeogenesis in the rat: effects of chronic metabolic acidosis and potassium depletion.
    Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology, 1986, Volume: 407, Issue:1

    Topics: Acidosis; Animals; Chronic Disease; Gluconeogenesis; Glutamine; In Vitro Techniques; Kidney Tubules,

1986
Carbohydrate metabolism in potassium-depleted rats.
    Nephron, 1985, Volume: 41, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetoacetates; Animals; Blood Glucose; Carbohydrate Metabolism; Female; Glucose; Glycogen; Insulin;

1985