L-Carnitine
Lyophilized research reference material. Released with a per-lot Certificate of Analysis. For laboratory research use only.
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Research background
L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) is an endogenous quaternary amine essential for the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation. Research and clinical literature address carnitine biochemistry, mitochondrial energy substrate handling, and defined deficiency states.
Its biochemistry is well established; clinical use is recognized in primary and secondary carnitine deficiency.
Summary of published scientific literature provided for laboratory research reference only. It is not a claim of safety, efficacy, or suitability for any use, and does not describe or recommend any human or veterinary use.
Selected references
- Longo N, Frigeni M, Pasquali M. Carnitine transport and fatty acid oxidation. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 2016;1863(10):2422-2435.
- Flanagan JL, et al. Role of carnitine in disease. Nutrition & Metabolism. 2010;7:30.
- Rebouche CJ. Kinetics, pharmacokinetics, and regulation of L-carnitine metabolism. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2004;1033:30-41.
Trademarks & attribution
Levocarnitine is an endogenous compound; pharmaceutical forms are marketed under brands including Carnitor(R) by their respective owners. Catalyst Research Labs is not affiliated with those manufacturers. Supplied as reference material only.
