[Progress of researches on carnitines in the clinical therapy of andrology]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2006 Sep;12(9):826-31.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Carnitine, an important compound in the beta-oxidative process of mitochondrial fatty acid, plays a significant role in the cardiovascular, nervous, and reproductive system. Recently, carnitine has been used as a therapeutic in the treatment of male infertility, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, etc. Accordingly, the objective of this review is to summarize the progress in researches on carnitine as a clinical therapy in andrology.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carnitine / therapeutic use*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / drug therapy*
  • Male

Substances

  • Carnitine