Aspects of Astrocyte Energy Metabolism, Amino Acid Neurotransmitter Homoeostasis and Metabolic Compartmentation
Year: 2012
Type: review
Abstract: Astrocytes are key players in brain function; they are intimately involved in neuronal signalling processes and their metabolism is tightly coupled to that of neurons. In the present review, we will be concerned with a discussion of aspects of astrocyte metabolism, including energy-generating pathways and amino acid homoeostasis. A discussion of the impact that uptake of neurotransmitter glutamate may have on these pathways is included along with a section on metabolic compartmentation.
Source: ASN NEURO
DOI: 10.1042/an20120007
Institutions: University of Ljubljana, University of Copenhagen
Language: English
Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,950
OpenAlex ID: W1994015846