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NMDA

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NMDA
N-methyl-D-asparate


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In the new study, it was discovered that, in animal models, the over-activation of NMDA receptors-special receptors on the surface of brain cells-activates another protein, called SREBP-1, which subsequently causes cell death.
PSD-95/SAP90 appears to mediate the role of the NMDA receptor in determining the MAC of inhalational anesthetics.
Methadone is the only opioid that acts as an NMDA [N-methyl-D-aspartate] receptor antagonist as well as acting as a mu-[opioid] agonist," said Dr.
 
 
 
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