Function, Detection and Alteration of Acylcarnitine Metabolism in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Acylcarnitines play an essential role in regulating the balance of intracellular sugar and lipid metabolism. They serve as carriers to transport activated long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation as a major source of energy for cell activities. The liver is the most importan...

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Main Authors: Shangfu Li, Dan Gao, Yuyang Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/9/2/36