Correction factors for 13C-labelled substrate oxidation at whole-body and muscle level

Key Points

• This analysis outlines specific correction factors for 13C-labelled substrate oxidation, enhancing measurement accuracy.
• Key evidence indicates that without these correction factors, whole-body and muscle-level oxidation rates are misinterpreted.
• Assessment using isotopic techniques provides reliable data on substrate oxidation in various physiological states.
• Findings imply that accurate correction factors are crucial for understanding metabolic processes involving 13C-labelled substrates.