The Role of Glutamine Homeostasis in Emotional and Cognitive Functions

The Role of Glutamine Homeostasis in Emotional and Cognitive Functions

Glutamine (Gln), a non-essential amino acid, is synthesized de novo by glutamine synthetase (GS) in various organs. In the brain, GS is exclusively expressed in astrocytes under normal physiological conditions, producing Gln that takes part in glutamatergic neurotransmission through the glutamate (G...

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Main Authors: Ji Hyeong Baek, Hyeongchan Park, Hyeju Kang, Rankyung Kim, Jae Soon Kang, Hyun Joon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
glutamine
glutamatergic neurotransmission
depressive disorder
cognitive impairment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/2/1302

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