The most critical neurotransmitter in the retina, it also appears to be important for long-term memory and the perception of pain.
an amino acid, it's the most prevalent excitatory neurotransmitter in the adult brain Link between APOE and memory neurotransmitter
A neurotransmitter associated with pain, memory, and response to changes in the environment.
an amino acid neurotransmitter that acts to excite neurons. Glutamate is thought to play an integral role in neural pathways associated with learning and memory
An excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter responsible for much of excitatory transmission in the central nervous system.
Te primary excitatory transmitter in the nervous system. go to glossary index
An amino acid that is a primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This chemical agent plays an essential role in initiating and transmitting nerve impulses, crossing synapses to stimulate postsynaptic neurons.
a common neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This is the normal neurotransmitter released by retinal ganglion cells
Glutamate is one of the 20 amino acids found in biological organisms. Its three letter abbreviation is Glu, and its single-letter designation is E. Glutamate is has an acidic side chain, which means that at the pH in the body, it is negatively charged. The charge on glutamate means that it likes to be associated with water or other amino acids that have charges.
Glutamate is a natural amino acid, used as a flavor enhancer in many foods. Besides being a basic building block of proteins, glutamate functions as a neurotransmitter that helps neurons grow new connections; as such, glutamate plays an important role in learning and memory. At high concentrations, glutamate can function as an excitotoxin.
A principle excitatory CNS neurotransmitter whose dysregulation has recently been implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia
An excitatory neurotransmitter found in all regions of the nervous system and thought to play an integral role in neural pathways associated with learning and memory. It is believed that abnormal amounts of glutamate may be responsible for the cell death observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease. (Orgogozo)
Neurotransmitter involved in many brain functions. Excessive glutamate can cause nerve cell death and stimulation of the glutamate receptors can cause free radical formation in the substantia nigra and striatum.
neurotransmitter often released at excitatory synapses in the CNS.
An excitatory amino acid; also a term for an excitatory amino acid receptor.
Plentiful neurotransmittter involved with activating neurons.
a salt or ester of glutamic acid, related to the hydrolysis of proteins
Glutamate is an amino acid. It is necessary for metabolism and brain function, and is manufactured by the body. Glutamate is found in virtually every protein food we eat. In food, there is "bound" glutamate and "free" glutamate. Glutamate serves to enhance flavors in foods when it is in its free form and not bound to other amino acids in protein. Some foods have greater quantities of glutamate than others. Foods that are rich in glutamate include tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, milk and mackerel.
An amino acid neurotransmitter that acts to excite neurons. Glutamate probably stimulates N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors that have been implicated in activities ranging from learning and memory to development and specification of nerve contacts in a developing animal. Stimulation of NMDA receptors may promote beneficial changes, while overstimulation may be the cause of nerve cell damage or death in neurological trauma and stroke.
Glutamate is one of the most common amino acids found in nature. It is the main component of many proteins, and is present in most tissues. Glutamate is also produced in the body and plays an essential role in human metabolism. It is a primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the human CNS, L-glutamate is present at a majority of synapses. Over-stimulation of these same receptors is thought to trigger the neuronal damage associated with a wide variety of neurological insults and diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, lathyrisms, and Alzheimer's disease.
an amino acid which is an excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS.
A salt or ester of glutamic acid, which is an amino acid. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter, i.e., a substance which has a stimulative or inhibitive effect on a nerve.
An amino acid neurotransmitter, glutamate is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS, exerting powerful stimulatory effects on neuronal tissue. It is also normally involved in learning and memory. Excess glutamate is dangerous to nervous tissue, causing excitotoxicity—neuron damage and death.
A neurotransmitter that plays a central role in creating learning and memory pathways between brain cells.
An excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter in brain and spinal cord.
Also known as glutamic acid, an amino acid that acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Glutamate is a derivative of glutamic acid, an amino acid occurring in proteins.
An amino acid precursor. Glutamate is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord.
A salt or ester of glutamic acid, especially one that functions as a neurotransmitter that excites cells of the central nervous system.
An amino acid neurotransmitter normally involved in learning and memory. Under certain circumstances it can be an excitotoxin and appears to cause nerve cell death in a variety of neurodegenerative disorders.
amino acid synthesized by the body as a major excitatory neurotransmitter.
neurotransmitter that is normally involved in learning and memory. It appears to cause the death of nerve cells in a variety of neurodegenerative disorders.
An amino acid that serves as an important excitatory neurotransmitter. See also neurotransmitter.
