Targeted Nutritional Approach to Improve Muscle Function and Physical Activity by Restoring Metabolic Deregulations During Recovery from Sepsis
Abstract
Purpose: The major goal to the project is to test the hypothesis that a unique formulation based on EAA will improve physical activity, and involuntary isometric skeletal muscle strength faster during the recovery of a sepsis event. Scope: The proposed study in a catheterized pig model recovering from sepsis is innovative because, a) the targeted nutritional supplementation is a novel approach to attenuate tissue breakdown in sepsis and improve functional outcome and restore muscle mass, b) it provides insights into sepsis-induced severe tissue breakdown and physical outcome. The use of innovative, stable tracer methodology to measure metabolic fluxes within and across muscle, enables quantification of all metabolic endpoints. The results of the proposed study will have a positive impact by providing the basis to develop novel cost-effective nutritional approaches for patients recovering from sepsis to improve recovery and rehabilitation. It has a strong justification because of its rapid translation into clinical application. Achievement of year 1: Concerning the pig studies we obtained IACUC approval. We implemented logistics for monitoring physical activity and muscle strength measurement (buying testing equipment) and other surgery/animal care/pharmaceutical compounding/ analytical related preparations. Started with the animal studies and validated the approach and trained new personnel. No changes needed to be made concerning the approach.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1146191
Entities
People
- Gabriella Ten Have
- Nicolaas Deutz
Organizations
- Texas A&M University