O-acetylcarnitine

The acetyl derivative of carnitine formed by carnitine acetyltransferase. Facilitates acetyl transport into the mitochondria and is an important fuel source for sperm.

(05 Mar 2000)


Terms mentioned in text: acetyl, derivative, carnitine, formed, acetyltransferase, transport, mitochondria, fuel, sperm
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