Abstract
Summary
Results with lysine-supplemented experimental diets and with stock diet show that the lipid content of the tibia is relatively low when sufficient lysine for optimum growth is available to young rats. With the lysine-deficient diet, growth is retarded and bone lipids are increased. Interference with production of normal bone marrow appears to be a definite indication of lysine deficiency.
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