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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.16748115.2016.03.029

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Impacts of arginine on early growth and development of human body

  • HUANG Zhen-ru ,
  • CAI Mei-qin
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  • School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China

Online published: 2017-06-02

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Abstract

Arginine, as a conditional essential amino acid, promotes early growth and development of human body through a variety of ways. This paper summarizes important roles of arginine in the development process of the placenta, embryo and postnatal offspring and associated mechanisms, describes concerned safety issue of adding arginine, and presents future directions for arginine research.

Key words： arginine; human; growth; supplement

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HUANG Zhen-ru , CAI Mei-qin . Impacts of arginine on early growth and development of human body[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2016 , 36(3) : 451 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.16748115.2016.03.029

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