Neurotransmitter uptake and metabolism In glial cells

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R-HSA-112313
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Homo sapiens
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Neurotransmitter uptake and metabolism In glial cells
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Neuotransmitter uptake by astrocytes is mediated by a specific transporter located on the astrocytic membrane. The imported neurotransmitter is metabolized and transported back to the neuron.

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neurotransmitter uptake (0001504)
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Authored
Mahajan, SS  (2008-01-14)
Reviewed
Restituito, S  (2008-12-02)
Kavalali, E  (2008-12-02)
Created
Joshi-Tope, G  (2004-04-22)