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Record 1 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C7H15NO3
formula, see observation
541-15
CAS number
DEF

A naturally occurring amino acid, ... required for mitochondrial oxidation of long-chain fatty acids; it is a betaine derivative found in skeletal muscle and liver, which acts as a carrier of acyl groups (fatty acids) across the mitochondrial membrane to the matrix, where they combine with coenzyme A to form acyl CoA. It has been used as an investigational antithyroid and antiangina agent.

OBS

Vitamin BT.

OBS

Chemical formula: C7H15NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C7H15NO3
formula, see observation
541-15
CAS number
DEF

Bétaïne synthétisée dans le foie par triméthylation de la lysine suivie de coupure de la molécule. La carnitine est un cofacteur indispensable au transfert dans la mitochondrie des acides gras à longue chaîne sous forme d'acylcarnitine.

OBS

vitamine BT.

OBS

Formule chimique : C7H15NO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C7H15NO3
formula, see observation
541-15
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C7H15NO3

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