Amelioration of popolysaccharide-induced sepsis in rats by free and esterified carnitine

The purpose of this study was to determine if free or esterified carnitine could alter fatty acid metabolism and ameliorate sepsis in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated rats. Throughout a 96 h observation post-LPS, i.p. administration of both markedly reduced illness and accelerated recovery. Carnitin...

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Main Authors: Linda L. Gallo, Yan Tian, Zaven Orfalian, Gary Fiskum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1993-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935193000766