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MeSH Heading: Carnitine
Tree Number(s): D02.092.877.883.099
Unique ID: D002331
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002331
Scope Note: A constituent of STRIATED MUSCLE and LIVER. It is an amino acid derivative and an essential cofactor for fatty acid metabolism.
Entry Term(s): Bicarnesine; L-Carnitine; Levocarnitine; Vitamin BT
Related Numbers: 0G389FZZ9M; 541-15-1
CAS Type 1 Name: 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (R)-
NLM Classification #: QU 187
Public MeSH Note: 66; was see under VITAMIN B COMPLEX 1963-65
History Note: 66(64); was see under VITAMIN B COMPLEX 1963-65
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2014/10/14

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