Abstract
Summary
Oxidation of albumin-palmitate-1-C14 (NEFA) to C14O2 was studied in shamoperated and adrenalectomized rats fasted for 12-18 hours. The C14O2 yield was approximately the same in both animal groups. The conclusion is drawn that ability of rat tissues to oxidize long-chain fatty acids is not affected by adrenalectomy. The C14O2 production from albumin-palmitate complex is not related either to size of animal or to endogenous metabolism, as shown by total CO2 production.
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