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Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 gene polymorphism is a genetic risk factor for sudden unexpected death in infancy.
Brain & development - 1 Jun 2014
Yamamoto Takuma, Tanaka Hidekazu, Emoto Yuko, Umehara Takahiro, Fukahori Yuki, Kuriu Yukiko, Matoba Ryoji, Ikematsu Kazuya
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RATIONALE: Carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) II is one of a pivotal enzyme in mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, which is essential for energy production during simultaneous glucose sparing and a requirement for major energy supply, such as prolonged fasting or exercise. When infants require...
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