title: D(-)Lactic acid--a physiological isomer in the rat.
abstract: D(-)Lactate is produced in significant amounts together with L(+)lactate in the stomach of normal experimental rats. It is absorbed into the blood and constitutes a physiological isomer in this animal species.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism*; D007536:Isomerism; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates