Neurointegrity and europhysiology: Astrocyte, glutamate, and carbon monoxide interactions

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Abstract

Astrocyte contributions to brain function and prevention of neuropathologies are as extensive as that of neurons. Astroglial regulation of glutamate, a primary neurotransmitter, is through uptake, release through vesicular and non-vesicular pathways, and catabolism to intermediates. Homeostasis by astrocytes is considered to be of primary importance in determining normal central nervous system health and central nervous system physiology - glutamate is central to dynamic physiologic changes and central nervous system stability. Gasotransmitters may affect diverse glutamate interactions positively or negatively. The effect of carbon monoxide, an intrinsic central nervous system gasotransmitter, in the complex astrocyte homeostasis of glutamate may offer insights to normal brain development, protection, and its use as a neuromodulator and neurotherapeutic. In this article, we will review the effects of carbon monoxide on astrocyte homeostasis of glutamate.

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Mahan, V. (2019, March 1). Neurointegrity and europhysiology: Astrocyte, glutamate, and carbon monoxide interactions. Medical Gas Research. Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. https://doi.org/10.4103/2045-9912.254639

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