Definition: A long-chain fatty acid ester of carnitine which facilitates the transfer of long-chain fatty acids from cytoplasm into mitochondria during the oxidation of fatty acids.
deficiency: coordinate PALMITOYLCARNITINE /defic (IM) with VITAMIN B DEFICIENCY (IM)
Pharmacological ActionVitamin B Complex
Other names Palmitylcarnitine; Hexadecanoylcarnitine