Key result
Canine myocardium extracts ~40% of arterial free fatty acids while kidneys remove only palmitic acid.
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Demonstrates organ-specific fatty acid extraction in dogs; leaves open translation to human myocardial and renal metabolism.
Gold et al. (1964) studied this question. Infusion of I-C14-palmitate, oleate, linoleate, or octanoate was evaluated on Myocardial and renal removal and oxidation of plasma free fatty acids. In dogs, the myocardium extracted about 40% of total arterial free fatty acids with some oxidized to CO2, while the kidney showed consistent net removal only for palmitic acid.
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