Carnitine deficiency alters fuel metabolism and voluntary wheel running in mice
Meagan S. Kingren, Daniel G. Sadler, Elijah H. Bolin, Izak Harville, James D. Sikes, Renny Lan, Elisabet Børsheim, Craig Porter
This study shows that carnitine deficiency in mice reduces long-chain fatty acid oxidation and voluntary exercise, while maintaining mitochondrial respiratory capacity.
Journal of Lipid Research · May 22, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology