Is creatine a CNS neurotransmitter?
A range of experiments suggests that creatine, a molecule known for recycling ATP in muscle and brain tissue, may also function as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
Main Authors: | Bhagaban Mallik, C Andrew Frank |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2023-10-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/91824 |
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