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Keto-Acids and Amines in Rumen Liquid of Cattle

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AN investigation was made into the occurrence of keto-acids in rumen liquid of cattle ; simultaneously the amino-acids and the amines were examined, as electrophoresis at pH. 4.5 revealed that basic components occurred in rumen liquid. The following methods were used :

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HORST, C. Keto-Acids and Amines in Rumen Liquid of Cattle. Nature 191, 73–74 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/191073a0

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