Why are neurotransmitters neurotoxic? An evolutionary perspective
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Why are neurotransmitters neurotoxic? An evolutionary perspective
In the CNS, minor changes in the concentration of neurotransmitters such as glutamate or dopamine can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. We present an evolutionary perspective on the function of neurotransmitter toxicity in the CNS. We hypothesize that neurotransmitters are selected because of their toxicity, which serves as a test of neuron quality and facilitates the selection of neuronal pa...
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In the CNS, minor changes in the concentration of neurotransmitters such as glutamate or dopamine can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. We present an evolutionary perspective on the function of neurotransmitter toxicity in the CNS. We hypothesize that neurotransmitters are selected because of their toxicity, which serves as a test of neuron quality and facilitates the selection of neuronal pa...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: F1000Research
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2046-1402
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.4828.1