A reply to Steve Collins, "Is there any evidence for metabolic
adaptations to spare protein during starvation / prolonged fasting?"
Have a look at pp. 166-174 of Keith N. Frayn "Metabolic regulation: a
human perspective" (Portland Press, London, 1996). It's a very good
and readable account of many aspects of human metabolism, and includes
a detailed description and discussion of changes during starvation.
