Energy and amino acid neurotransmitter metabolism in astrocytes [electronic resource] / Helle S. Waagepetersen.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Physiology and pathophysiology of neuroglia: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2013Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (27 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Astrocytes | Brain | Neural transmission | Amino Acids -- metabolism | Astrocytes -- metabolism | Brain -- metabolism | Energy Metabolism -- physiology | Glutamic Acid -- metabolism | Glutamine -- metabolism | Glycogen -- metabolism | Neurotransmitter Agents -- physiologyOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Basic elements of brain glutamate metabolism and homeostasis -- The glutamate-glutamine cycle, anaplerosis and de-novo synthesis of glutamine -- Glutamate oxidation including pyruvate recycling including investigative methodologies -- Brain energy metabolism and lactate as a potential alternative energy substrate -- The role of glycogen in brain function and metabolism.
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