Metabolism of derivatives of toluene. 5. The fate of the xylenols in the rabbit, with further observations on the metabolism of the xylenes

Abstract

can be explained by the high protein reserves present in the livers of these animals It would seem that insulin has a specific effect in preventing protein breakdown, for it is known that it can prevent the increase of amino-acids in the blood of eviscerated dogs, an effect which is independent of the blood-sugar level (Mirsky, 1938; Frame & Russell, 1946; Ingle, Prestrud & Nezamis, 1947).