Zinc, Carnosine, and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Zinc, Carnosine, and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Zinc (Zn) is abundantly present in the brain, and accumulates in the synaptic vesicles. Synaptic Zn is released with neuronal excitation, and plays essential roles in learning and memory. Increasing evidence suggests that the disruption of Zn homeostasis is involved in various neurodegenerative dise...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Kawahara, Ken-ichiro Tanaka, Midori Kato-Negishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
zinc
copper
synapse
amyloid
apoptosis
ER stress
food analysis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/147

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