Effects of L-carnitine against oxidative stress in human hepatocytes: involvement of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation have been demonstrated to play important roles in the production of liver damage. L-carnitine is a natural substance and acts as a carrier for fatty acids across the inner mitochondri...

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Main Authors: Li Jin-Lian, Wang Qiao-Yun, Luan Hai-Yun, Kang Ze-Chun, Wang Chun-Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
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Online Access:http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/19/1/32