Abstract
Carnitine is well-known for its role in the transport of fatty acids to the mitochondrial matrix, where β- oxidation takes place. This work describes novel functions for this compound and novel data on its pharmacokinetics.
Keywords: Carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, free radicals, apoptosis, acetylation
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Involvement of L-Carnitine in Cellular Metabolism: Beyond Acyl-CoA Transport
Volume: 9 Issue: 13
Author(s): S. P. Chapela, N. Kriguer, E. H. Fernandez and C. A. Stella
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Keywords: Carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, free radicals, apoptosis, acetylation
Abstract: Carnitine is well-known for its role in the transport of fatty acids to the mitochondrial matrix, where β- oxidation takes place. This work describes novel functions for this compound and novel data on its pharmacokinetics.
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Chapela P. S., Kriguer N., Fernandez H. E. and Stella A. C., Involvement of L-Carnitine in Cellular Metabolism: Beyond Acyl-CoA Transport, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2009; 9 (13) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709790361502
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