282 Reithofer et al 283 synthesized size- controlled, stable Ag NPs within ultrashort peptide hydrogels with great potential for applications in wound healing due to their low silver content, sustained Ag NP release and biocompatibility
Detailed stages of the cycle: CPT-1 (outer mitochondrial membrane): Acyl-CoA + L-carnitine Acyl-carnitine + CoA-SH Rate limiting enzyme Inhibited by malonyl-CoA Isoforms: CPT-1A (liver), CPT-1B (muscle), CPT-1C (brain) CACT (translocase): Transport of acylcarnitine into the matrix Antiport with free carnitine The only transporter for acylcarnitines CPT-2 (inner mitochondrial membrane): Acyl-carnitine + CoA-SH Acyl-CoA + L-carnitine Regeneration of acyl-CoA in the matrix Not regulated by malonyl-CoA -oxidation (matrix): Cyclic shortening of the acyl chain Products: acetyl-CoA, FADH2, NADH CPT-1 regulation Research on Cell Cultures L-carnitine tested on various cell types: Cardiomyocytes: main source of energy from -oxidation Myotubes (C2C12): skeletal muscle metabolism Hepatocytes: ketogenesis and gluconeogenesis Adipocytes: lipolysis and lipid metabolism Cancer cells: Warburg metabolism vs
In rodents, disparate effects of NMDA receptor antagonism on food intake have been observed
This can be especially helpful in the immediate post-surgery period when healing is critical
John Papp, Sr., M.D., MACG
