Changing the Face of Kynurenines and Neurotoxicity: Therapeutic Considerations
Kynurenines are the products of tryptophan metabolism. Among them, kynurenine and kynurenic acid are generally thought to have neuroprotective properties, while 3-hydroxykynurenine, 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid and quinolinic acid are considered neurotoxic. They participate in immunoregulation and infl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/5/9772 |