Cerebral excess release of neurotransmitter amino acids subsequent to reduced cerebral glucose metabolism in early-onset dementia of Alzheimer type
- PMID: 2926384
- DOI: 10.1007/BF01258634
Cerebral excess release of neurotransmitter amino acids subsequent to reduced cerebral glucose metabolism in early-onset dementia of Alzheimer type
Abstract
A massive cerebral release of amino acids and ammonia was found in early-onset dementia of Alzheimer type. Aspartate and glycine were liberated in high concentrations, whereas glutamate remained rather unchanged. This excess cerebral protein catabolism is due to a 44% reduction in cerebral glucose metabolism. Whereas glutamate and other glucoplastic amino acids may substitute glucose, elevated aspartate may contribute to neuronal damage. The results are discussed with respect to a possible neuronal insulin/insulin receptor deficiency.
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