Cellular and Molecular Aspects of the β-N-Methylamino-l-alanine (BMAA) Mode of Action within the Neurodegenerative Pathway: Facts and Controversy

Cellular and Molecular Aspects of the β-N-Methylamino-l-alanine (BMAA) Mode of Action within the Neurodegenerative Pathway: Facts and Controversy

The implication of the cyanotoxin β-N-methylamino-l-alanine (BMAA) in long-lasting neurodegenerative disorders is still a matter of controversy. It has been alleged that chronic ingestion of BMAA through the food chain could be a causative agent of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and several rel...

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Main Authors: Nicolas Delcourt, Thomas Claudepierre, Thomas Maignien, Nathalie Arnich, César Mattei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
BMAA
neuromelanin
glutamate receptor
excitotoxicity
neurodegenerative disorders
intracellular calcium
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/1/6

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