[achistikbenny]

In the evaluation of malnutrition, which of the following proteins has the shortest half-life and thus is most predictive of recent nutritional status?

A. Albumin
B. Fibronectin
C. Retinol-binding protein complex
D. Prealbumin
E. Transferrin

 

[drmodi44]

D

half life of
albumin=20 days
fibronectine=2-3 days
retinol binding protein = 12 hr
pre albumin= 2 days
Transferrin= 8days...
m confused between retinol binding protein and prealbumin...:notsure:
glycated retinol binding protein is used for evaluating sugar level...and prealbumin is an indicator for protein status....so would go with...prealbumin

 

[sam01]

definitely C. RBP is not only used for sugar level. It could be used with prealbumin to detect subclinical malnutrition and monitor the effectiveness of dietary treatment. So C must be the best answer

 

[drmodi44]

does anybody know wt the actual ans is???

 

[drmodi44]

no one...??