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excitatory amino acids |
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excitatory amino acids [eksī′tətôr′ē] one of a group of amino acids that affects the central nervous system by acting as neurotransmitters and in some cases as neurotoxins. Examples include glutamate and aspartate, which cause depolarization but may also trigger the death of neurons. Some excitatory amino acids are produced by plants and fungi and may be responsible for hypoxic or hypoglycemic brain damage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Control of prolactin secretion by excitatory amino acids. NPS Allelix Corporation (Mississauga, Canada) has patented mediation of neurotransmission by excitatory amino acids (EAAs) such as glutamate via membrane-bound surface receptors. The brain uses excitatory amino acids as neurotransmitters. |
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