The Importance of the Fatty Acid Transporter L-carnitine in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
L-carnitine transports fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation and also buffers excess acetyl-CoA away from the mitochondria. Thus, L-carnitine may play a key role in maintaining liver function, by its effect on lipid metabolism. The importance of L-carnitine in liver health is supported by...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2178 |