N. Sandow, Robert K. Zahn, S. Gabriel
Apr 1, 2009
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Epilepsia
Abstract
Purpose: Glutamine (GLN) is a precursor for synthesis of glutamate and γ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA) and has been found in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at mean concentrations of 0.6 mM. Experiments on slices are usually performed in artificial CSF (aCSF) kept free of amino acids. Therefore, the role of glutamine, particularly in tissue of epileptic animals, remains elusive.