Mesh term Excitatory Amino Acids
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Description
Endogenous amino acids released by neurons as excitatory neurotransmitters. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Aspartic acid has been regarded as an excitatory transmitter for many years, but the extent of its role as a transmitter is unclear.Browse to child terms:
Aspartic Acid
Glutamic Acid
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