An Unrecognized Fundamental Relationship between Neurotransmitters: Glutamate Protects against Catecholamine Oxidation

An Unrecognized Fundamental Relationship between Neurotransmitters: Glutamate Protects against Catecholamine Oxidation

Neurotransmitter catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine) are liable to undergo oxidation, which copper is deeply involved in. Catecholamine oxidation-derived neurotoxicity is recognized as a pivotal pathological mechanism in neurodegenerative diseases. Glutamate, as an excitatory...

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Main Authors: Wenping Wang, Ximing Wu, Chung S. Yang, Jinsong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
catecholamines
dopamine
glutamate
neurotransmitters
oxidation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/10/1564

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