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Review
. 1995 Nov:10 Suppl 2:S3-7.

Biosynthesis and metabolism of carnitine

A L Carter  1 , T O Abney, D F Lapp
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  • PMID: 8576566
Review

Biosynthesis and metabolism of carnitine

A L Carter et al. J Child Neurol. 1995 Nov.

Abstract

This review article presents the biosynthesis, metabolism, sources, levels, and general functions of carnitine. Emphasis is placed on the expression of carnitine deficiency and insufficiency as well as the causes of these conditions. The various functions of carnitine are discussed as they may relate to disease treatment.

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