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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1993-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935193000766 |