The Biomics Carnitine shuttle system for transporting fatty acyl CoA into the mitochondrial matrix. The path of the acyl group is traced in red. #biochemistry #biochem #biochimica #biochimie #bioquimica #biochemie #biolchem # Comprehensive review of the expanding roles of the carnitine pool in metabolic physiology: beyond fatty acid oxidation Journal of Translational Medicine Springer Nature Link Short Note On Carnitine Shuttle: Fatty acids are oxidized in mitochondria, and synthesized in the cytoplasm. Long chain fatty acids must form an active intermediate, fatty acyl CoA, before being oxidized inside mitochondria. Catherine Clinical Biochemistry department College of medicine AL Mustansiriyah University Dr. Ali al bayati Lipid metabolism The role of carnitine in the transport of mitochondrial long chain Download Scientific Diagram