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