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Carnitine palmitoyltransferase1 (CPT1)

Definition:

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase1is the key enzyme in the carnitine-dependent transport across the mitochondrial inner membrane and its deficiency results in a decreased rate of fatty acid beta-oxidation. Carnitine palmitoyltransferase1shows 3 isoform including liver, brain, and muscle isoforms.

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