Investigating the functional and metabolic role of carnitine in the diabetic heart using hyperpolarized MRI
<p>Diabetes increases the incidence of myocardial infarction and heart failure, which are leading causes of mortality in diabetic patients. L-carnitine levels are decreased in the plasma of diabetic patients and L-carnitine supplementation has been shown to have protective effects. L-carnitine...
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Formaat: | Thesis |
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2018
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