Abnormalities in Glutamate Metabolism and Excitotoxicity in the Retinal Diseases
In the physiological condition, glutamate acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the retina. However, excessive glutamate can be toxic to retinal neurons by overstimulation of the glutamate receptors. Glutamate excess is primarily attributed to perturbation in the homeostasis of the glutamate met...
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Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Scientifica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/528940 |
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