Oleoyl-L-carnitine chloride (CAS 31062-78-9)

Oleoyl-L-carnitine chloride, a naturally occurring acylcarnitine, plays a role in fatty acid oxidation. Found naturally in the human body, this compound facilitates the transport of fatty acids between the cytoplasm and mitochondria. Over the years, Oleoyl-L-carnitine chloride has been extensively utilized in scientific research, offering a multitude of applications in laboratory experiments. Its uses encompass the study of fatty acid oxidation, energy metabolism, regulation of mitochondrial function, and gene expression. Moreover, it has been instrumental in investigating the effects of exercise on muscle metabolism, as well as the regulation of muscle cell growth and differentiation. Additionally, Oleoyl-L-carnitine chloride has contributed to the examination of drug impacts on fatty acid metabolism and cellular redox state regulation. Its role revolves around transporting fatty acids from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria, enabling their oxidation for ATP production. In the mitochondria, Oleoyl-L-carnitine chloride undergoes hydrolysis to form (R)-oleoylcarnitine and carnitine, which are subsequently employed in the mitochondrial carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase system for the transportation of fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix. Once inside the matrix, fatty acids undergo oxidation to generate ATP.