Progress of researches on carnitines in the clinical therapy of andrology.
- Author:
Xue-jun SHANG
1
;
Xiu-lai WANG
;
Yu-feng HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Andrology, Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Command, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210002, China. shangxj@androl.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Carnitine;
therapeutic use;
Erectile Dysfunction;
drug therapy;
Humans;
Infertility, Male;
drug therapy;
Male
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2006;12(9):826-831
- CountryChina
- Language: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.
