Significance of Levocarnitine Treatment in Dialysis Patients
Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that is involved in the transport of long-chain fatty acids to the mitochondrial matrix. There, these substrates undergo β-oxidation, producing energy. The major sources of carnitine are dietary intake, although carnitine is also endogenously...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1219 |