Metabolic effects of carnitine role in the development of pathologies and prospects for clinical application (review)

Authors

  • A. L. Zagayko National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine
  • T. O. Briukhanova National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine
  • A. A. Shynkariov National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine
  • N. V. Melnik National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24959/ubphj.16.77

Keywords:

carnitine, cardiomyopathy, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome

Abstract

In the literature review the generalized data about the metabolic role of carnitine in the biochemical processes, the consequences of carnitine deficiency and its contribution to the pathogenesis of the development pathologies, prospects for the use of carnitine in clinical practice.

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Published

2016-12-20

Issue

Section

Review articles