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THE ROLE OF GLUTAMATE TRANSPORTERS IN GLUTAMATE HOMEOSTASIS IN THE BRAIN.
- Source :
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Journal of Experimental Biology . Jan1997, Vol. 200 Issue 2, p401-409. 9p. 5 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- The article studies the role performed by glutamate transporters in the homeostasis of glutamate in the brain. Glutamate transporters have a crucial function in controlling the extracellular concentration of glutamate in the brain. They remove glutamate from extracellular space and help terminate glutamatergic synaptic transmission. This prevents the extracellular concentration of glutamate from rising to neurotoxic levels.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00220949
- Volume :
- 200
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Experimental Biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23636447
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.200.2.401