Excitatory Amino Acids

Excitatoriska aminosyror

Svensk definition

Endogena aminosyror som frisätts som excitatoriska signalsubstanser av nervceller. Glutaminsyra är den vanligaste excitatoriska signalsubstansen i hjärnan. Asparaginsyra har länge betraktats som ett excitatoriskt signalämne, men dess fulla roll som sådant är inte klarlagd.

Engelsk definition

Endogenous amino acids released by neurons as excitatory neurotransmitters. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Aspartic acid has been regarded as an excitatory transmitter for many years, but the extent of its role as a transmitter is unclear.

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Engelska synonymer

Excitatory Amino Acid Acid, Excitatory Amino Amino Acid, Excitatory Amino Acids, Excitatory Acids, Excitatory Amino