Publications by authors named "Baumgartner T"

The bioavailability of orally administered monoglutamyl folic acid and various (6S)-tetrahydrofolates was examined in humans with stable-isotope methods. Folic acid (PteGlu), tetrahydrofolate (H4folate), 5-formyl-H4folate, 10-formyl-H4folate, and 5-methyl-H4folate were prepared for oral administration in 3',5'-2H2 labeled (d2) form, and [glu-2H4]folic acid (d4-PteGlu) was prepared for intravenous injection. In each of five trials, fasting adult males (n = 7) on a folate saturation regimen (2 mg/d) were given a single oral dose of one of the d2-folates in apple juice, as well as an intravenous injection of d4-PteGlu as a control.

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An IV injection formulation of sodium dichloroacetate (DCA) was prepared without heat sterilization, and examined for stability. DCA is heat labile in aqueous solutions. Its decomposition involves dehalogenation and production of hydrogen ions.

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The purposes of this study were (a) to describe the relation of 1-mile run/walk time (MRWT) to skinfold thickness measures in a national probability sample of students 8 to 18 years of age (NCYFS I and II, = 11,123) and (b) to evaluate the impact of adjusting MRWT scores for the effect of skinfold thickness on the classification of scores using percentile ranks and criterion referenced standards (CRS). MRWT was significantly related to the sum of subscapular and triceps skinfolds in all age-gender groups. In 12-year-olds, MRWT scores adjusted for sum of skinfolds by regression analysis resulted in individual percentile ranks that differed by more than 10 from percentile ranks of unadjusted scores in 29% of girls and 39% of boys, and altered classifications on the Fitnessgram and AAHPERD mile run/walk time CRS in 11-14% of boys and girls.

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Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutritional component that acts as a coenzyme in the oxidative decarboxylation of alpha-keto acids. It also serves as the connection between the glycolytic cycle and the high energy-producing Krebs (or citric acid) cycle. Unlike other B vitamins, it activates the guanylate cyclase/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (GMP) system but not the adenylate cyclase system.

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The bioavailability of orally administered mono- and polyglutamyl folates was examined in humans by using stable-isotope methods. [3',5'-2H2]Folic acid (d2-FA) and [3',5'-2H2]pteroylhexaglutamate (d2-PteGlu6) were prepared for oral administration and (glu-2H4)folic acid (d4-FA) was prepared for intravenous (iv) injection. In two trials, adult males (n = 7) on a folate saturation regimen (2 mg/d) were given a single 677-nmol oral dose of either d2-FA or d2-PteGlu6 in apple juice along with an iv injection of 502 nmol d4-FA as a control.

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Stable-isotopic methods were employed to evaluate the utilization of dietary pyridoxine-5'-beta-D-glucoside (PN-glucoside), a major form of vitamin B-6 in plant-derived foods, as a source of available vitamin B-6 for adult men (20-35 y old, n = 5). Deuterium-labeled forms of free pyridoxine (PN) and PN-glucoside were compared using the urinary excretion of labeled forms of the vitamin B-6 metabolite 4-pyridoxic acid as the main index of absorption and metabolism. When comparing orally administered, isotopically labeled PN and PN-glucoside in separate groups of subjects, similar bioavailability was observed although within-group variability was high.

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Fewer than half of Missouri physicians responding to a statewide survey are willing to treat patients with HIV infection, and even fewer are willing to treat patients with AIDS. The authors discuss these survey results and their implications for patient care in Missouri.

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Dietary intake of cholesterol has been linked to coronary heart disease. The effect of grapefruit pectin (Citrus paradisi) on plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and the low-density lipoprotein:high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio was studied. The study design was a 16-week double-blind, crossover (placebo or pectin) using 27 human volunteers screened to be at medium to high risk for coronary heart disease due to hypercholesterolemia.

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We studied the effect of dietary grapefruit pectin on plasma cholesterol and the development of atherosclerosis in 18 miniature swine. Pigs were randomized to one of three diets: no added fat (I), added fat/cellulose (II), and added fat/pectin (III). Plasma cholesterol was measured monthly.

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A rat model was developed to study intraperitoneal (ip) dialysis as a means of total nutritional support. Rats (200 g) were implanted ip with a catheter device and connected to a rodent infusion assembly. An automated system exchanged 10-ml volumes of a 37 degrees C solution containing 10% dextrose, 2% amino acid solution plus micronutrients.

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The effects of formulation factors and pharmaceutical dosage form on the bioavailability of RRR-alpha-tocopherol (d-alpha-tocopherol), riboflavin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride were studied after administration of two capsule formulations and a tablet to 12 normal humans. Absorption of RRR-alpha-tocopherol was increased from the Aquabiosorb soft elastic gelatin (SEG) capsule formulation compared with the modified standard-SEG capsule and the commercial tablet. There were no significant differences in bioavailability of riboflavin and pyridoxine hydrochloride between the SEG formulation and the tablet albeit a trend toward consistent absorption was seen from the SEG formulation.

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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) with fat and/or glucose as the caloric source is associated with a decrease in pulmonary metastasis in mice bearing subcutaneously implanted Lewis lung carcinoma. Five groups of white mice bearing Lewis lung carcinoma were assigned to receive various isocaloric and isonitrogenous oral and parenteral feedings: TPN, utilizing all nonnitrogen energy from glucose; per os, utilizing all nonnitrogen calories from glucose; electrolyte, utilizing nonnitrogen calories provided from a balanced casein diet and receiving an isovolemic infusion of electrolytes in the same composition as the TPN formula; 1/4 normal saline, also consuming the casein diet and receiving an isovolemic infusion of 1/4 normal saline; and an oral casein control (CON) without infusion. Results showed that there were no significant differences in tumor volume changes or tumor doubling time among the groups.

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The influence of alternate forms of nutritional support on primary tumor growth rate, tumor DNA synthesis rate, and number of lung metastases was examined in Swiss mice bearing subcutaneously implanted Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC). From Day 14 through 22 postimplant, mice were fed by continuous intravenous infusion of dextrose/amino acid (TPN), were offered the same solution from a feeding bottle (PO), were offered a casein-based, solid diet (CASEIN), or were infused with an electrolyte (ELECT) solution while energy and nitrogen were provided from the casein diet. Tumor weight and doubling time were decreased in the PO group compared to CASEIN; however, host weight decreased by 22% in the PO group.

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The role of dietary manipulation of tumor growth, metastasis and immunologic parameters was studied in mice bearing Lewis lung carcinoma. Fourteen days following subcutaneous tumor implant, groups with tumor and their non-tumor bearing counterparts were assigned to one of the following feeding protocols: total parenteral nutrition (TPN), per oral (PO) intake of the parenteral diet, an oral casein diet (CAS), or electrolyte infusion plus the casein diet (ELECT). Intakes of energy and nitrogen were similar among all groups.

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The purpose of this in vitro experiment was to determine if inadvertent needle cap nicking would introduce particulate contamination. After a preliminary observation (n = 21), a more thorough confirmatory experiment (n = 28) was performed. Twenty-four of 28 needles were contaminated before, and 18 of 28 needles after, entry into a Latex injection port; 5 of these 18 needles remained contaminated post sterile water injection and withdrawal from the port.

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Filters used in i.v. administration sets were tested for their ability to retain bacterial endotoxins for up to 96 hours of continuous infusion.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if (1) the calcium/phosphate insoluble product was inversely related to pH [when cysteine HC1 (CH) was added as neonatal supplementation at 0.5 mM/kg/day to hyperalimentation (HAL) solutions] and (2) the potential cost savings to the hospital. The pH of the HAL solutions was adjusted by adding various amounts of CH to the HAL solution.

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The effect of N-free energy substrate manipulation on tumor growth and metastasis, host maintenance, and intermediary metabolism was studied in parenterally fed Swiss mice bearing subcutaneously implanted Lewis lung carcinoma. Non-N energy was provided from dextrose (CHO), lipid emulsion (FAT), or a 75:25 balanced (BAL) solution, infused from day 14 through day 22 postimplant. Control mice were offered equivalent energy and N from a balanced, casein-based solid diet (CAS).

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Mice that were maintained in energy and nitrogen (N) balance by total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 12 days were analyzed for changes in organ weight, carcass and liver N and fat, and plasma glucose, urea N, and total protein. The results are compared with two other groups: (1) PO, which consisted of mice that were given the TPN solution per os in amounts equivalent to the TPN group, and (2) AL, which consisted of mice allowed to consume a stock diet ad libitum. In comparison with group AL, the TPN-fed mice had normal liver, kidney, and lung weights but heavier spleens and hearts.

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Eleven healthy subjects received five doses of intravenous sodium dichloroacetate (DCA) at 2-hr intervals. Determinations of DCA in plasma and of lactate and glucose in blood were made at various times until 24 hr after starting the first infusion. Twenty-four-hour urinary oxalate excretion was also measured.

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We administered dichloroacetate, which prevents or reverses hyperlactatemia in animals and lowers plasma lactate levels in human beings, to 13 patients with lactic acidosis of various causes. All had hypotension, and their acidemia had resisted treatment with sodium bicarbonate. The metabolic effects of dichloroacetate were evaluated in 11 patients.

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