L-Carnitine is the active form of carnitine that plays a role in fatty acid metabolism and energy generation, while D-Carnitine cannot be used by the body for energy and can disrupt the function of L-Carnitine
Beyond treating established deficiencies, the compound is used for adjunctive therapy for various chronic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, by potentially improving myocardial energy metabolism and reducing ischemic damage, and in end-stage renal disease to address carnitine loss during dialysis and improve muscle function and anemia
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ELOVL5-mediated long chain fatty acid elongation contributes to enzalutamide resistance of prostate cancer