title: Biosynthesis and metabolism of carnitine.
abstract: This review article presents the biosynthesis, metabolism, sources, levels, and general functions of carnitine. Emphasis is placed on the expression of carnitine deficiency and insufficiency as well as the causes of these conditions. The various functions of carnitine are discussed as they may relate to disease treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-2100, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Abney
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Lapp
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002331:Carnitine / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000378:metabolism*; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002331:Carnitine