Search for dissertations about: "glial glutamate transporter"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words glial glutamate transporter.

  2. 1. Astrocyte metabolism following focal cerebral ischemia

    Author : Anna E Thoren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Astrocyte; metabolism; focal cerebral ischemia; reperfusion; infarct; [1-14C]acetate; [U-14C]glucose; glutamine; glutamate; ATP; ADP; lactate; MCT4; immunogold cytochemistry;

    Abstract : Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death. Most often, stroke results from blockage of an artery in the brain leading to tissue infarction within the perfusion territory of the affected vessel. READ MORE

  4. 2. Heavy metal neurotoxicity : on trimethyltin-, methylmercury- and cadmium-induced disturbances of neurotransmitter systems and neurotrophins

    Author : Helena Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : neurotoxicity; trimethyltin; methylmercury; cadmium; development; GFAP; GABA; noradrenalin; BDNF; c-fos; hsp70; glial glutamate transporter;

    Abstract : Organic and inorganic metal compounds produced by human activities often reach the environment where they are associated with a plethora of potential health hazards. Of particular concern is the risk for CNS disturbances during development or in the adult. READ MORE

  5. 3. Pharmacological and environmental modulations of the rat glutamatergic system

    Author : Josefine Andin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Glutamate is the principal excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and it is implicated in neural transmission, learning, memory processes and neuronal plasticity. In the glutamatergic synapse two main components are present; the glutamate receptors and the glutamate transporters. READ MORE

  6. 4. Fibrosis in the central nervous system : the role of perivascular cells

    Author : Daniel Holl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Regeneration in the adult mammalian central nervous system (CNS) is very limited. One limiting factor is the formation of chronic scar tissue, which inhibits axonal regeneration and functional recovery. READ MORE