L-Carnitine in Drosophila: A Review
L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that plays a key role in the metabolism of fatty acids, including the shuttling of long-chain fatty acyl CoA to fuel mitochondrial β-oxidation. In addition, L-carnitine reduces oxidative damage and plays an essential role in the maintenance of cellular energy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/12/1310 |