Disorders That Affect Glutamate Transport

Disorders that affect glutamate transport

30% to 90% loss of EAAT2, the most abundant glutamate transporter in the brain, is seen in 60% to 70% of patients with sporadic ALS.

What is glutamate
What is glutamate and how is it synthesized and metabolized? Glutamate is the principal excitatory…
Through what receptors does glutamate signal
Through what receptors does glutamate signal? α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptors—open directly and pass principally Na + and…
Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders
What are Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders Hyperfunctional voice disorders are voice problems that happen when uncontrollable…
Tic Disorders
What are Tic Disorders Tic disorders refers to a condition in which a person makes…