Plasma and liver carnitine status of children with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.43, no.4, pp.391-395, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 43 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2001
- Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2001.01423.x
- Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.391-395
- Keywords: carnitine, cirrhosis, liver, plasma, Wilson's disease, DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
- Ataturk University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background: Carnitine is an essential cofactor in the transfer of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for oxidation. As its synthesis is performed in the liver, alterations in carnitine metabolism is expected in liver diseases, especially in cirrhosis.