Safety and efficacy of L arginine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCTC 10423BP for all animal species
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2016
Citazione:
Safety and efficacy of L arginine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCTC 10423BP for all animal species / G. Aquilina, V. Bampidis, M. de Lourdes Bastos, G. Bories, A. Chesson, P. Sandro Cocconcelli, G. Flachowsky, J. Gropp, B. Kolar, M. Kouba, S. López Puente, M. López-Alonso, A. Mantovani, B. Mayo, F. Ramos, G. Rychen, M. Saarela, R.E. Villa, R. John Wallace, P. Wester. - In: EFSA JOURNAL. - ISSN 1831-4732. - 14:1(2016), pp. UNSP 4345.1-UNSP 4345.17. [10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4345]
Abstract:
L-Arginine is considered as a non-essential amino acid for most adult mammalian species, but it is classified as essential for birds, fish, possibly reptiles and also for strict carnivores. The following conclusions refer to L-arginine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCTC 10423BP. The use of L-arginine is safe for target species when supplemented to diets in appropriate amounts. There are no safety concerns arising from ruminal L-arginine metabolism. The composition of edible tissues and products of animal origin will not be altered by the use of L-arginine in animal nutrition. Considering the high purity of the product under assessment, no risk is expected for the consumer from the use of L-arginine as a feed additive. L-Arginine is not irritating to skin or eyes and is not likely to be a skin sensitiser. Although there is a potential for user exposure by inhalation, there is evidence of no acute toxicity by the inhalation route. The use of L-arginine in animal nutrition would not pose a risk to the environment. Dietary L-arginine is an effective source of arginine for all animal species when a requirement exists. For the supplemental L-arginine to be fully efficacious in ruminants, it requires protection against degradation in the rumen.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
L-arginine; nutritional additive; amino acid; Corynebacterium glutamicum; safety; efficacy
Elenco autori:
G. Aquilina, V. Bampidis, M. de Lourdes Bastos, G. Bories, A. Chesson, P. Sandro Cocconcelli, G. Flachowsky, J. Gropp, B. Kolar, M. Kouba, S. López Puente, M. López-Alonso, A. Mantovani, B. Mayo, F. Ramos, G. Rychen, M. Saarela, R.E. Villa, R. John Wallace, P. Wester
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