Plasma and liver carnitine status of children with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis

Selimoglu, MA; Aydogdu, S; Yagci, RV; Huseyinov, A

doi:10.1046/j.1442-200x.2001.01423.x

Plasma and liver carnitine status of children with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis

Selimoglu M., Aydogdu S., Yagci R., Huseyinov A.

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.