L-carnitine
Neutral technical record and index of the peer-reviewed literature referencing L-carnitine. For research use only — no human or veterinary use, benefit, or dosing information is provided.
Identity
| PubChem CID | 10917 |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 541-15-1 |
| Molecular formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular weight | 161.20 g/mol |
| InChIKey | PHIQHXFUZVPYII-ZCFIWIBFSA-N |
What it is
L-carnitine is a small quaternary ammonium compound derived from amino acids. It is classed as a cofactor involved in fatty-acid transport into mitochondria. It is supplied as lyophilized material for research use only.
Mechanism (technical)
L-carnitine has been studied for its role in transporting long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation. In the indexed clinical research this metabolic role provides the rationale for examining lipid, cardiac-metabolic, and anemia-related endpoints. The compound is investigated as a supplement to standard care in the referenced populations.
Peer-reviewed literature
5 studies indexed · 5 human. Listed neutrally; outcome studies are indexed, not endorsed.
- L-carnitine and cardiac-metabolic risk factors in hemodialysis: meta-analysisVajdi M, et al. · 2026 · BMC Nephrol · systematic review · human
- L-carnitine for EPO-resistant renal anemia: RCTReuter SE, et al. · 2026 · J Ren Nutr · RCT · human
- L-carnitine to prevent postoperative complications after cardiac surgery: meta-analysisShalabi L, et al. · 2025 · Indian J Anaesth · systematic review · human
- L-carnitine on obesity indices: umbrella meta-analysisHamedi-Kalajahi F, et al. · 2025 · Int J Vitam Nutr Res · meta-analysis · human
- L-carnitine on lipid profile in hemodialysis: meta-analysis of RCTsKarimi M, et al. · 2024 · Front Med · systematic review · human
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