Our brain requires a constant supply of energy. A disrupted energy supply, as, for instance, caused by a stroke, can have ...

Monocytes then travel to the liver and along the way become macrophages – also immune cells. The presence of glutamate reprogrammes the metabolism of macrophages, and these consequently begin to ...

A new study shows that when energy is depleted—such as during a stroke—neurons begin releasing glutamate in abnormal, self-amplifying bursts that can damage nerve cells.

The presence of glutamate reprogrammes the metabolism of macrophages, and these consequently begin to secrete a growth factor that leads to an increase in hepatocyte production. In other words ...

Upon energy restriction, an unusual release of the neurotransmitter glutamate can be observed. The overabundance of glutamate ultimately causes damages to nerve cells. Upon energy restriction ...

But that started to change about ten years ago for glutamate—the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in vertebrates that plays an essential role in learning, memory, and information ...

Monosodium Glutamate, otherwise known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer that has become popular in Asian cuisines and processed products. MSG is naturally present in foods such as eggs, but it has been ...