Unconventional neurotransmitters, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection
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UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO |
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26/03/2012
26/03/2012
2009
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Resumo |
Neurotransmitters are also involved in functions other than conventional signal transfer between nerve cells, such as development, plasticity, neurodegeneration, and neuroprotection. For example, there is a considerable amount of data indicating developmental roles for the glutamatergic, cholinergic, dopaminergic, GABA-ergic, and ATP/adenosine systems. In this review, we discuss the existing literature on these "new" functions of neurotransmitters in relation to some unconventional neurotransmitters, such as the endocannabinoids and nitric oxide. Data indicating both transcriptional and post-transcriptional modulation of endocannabinoid and nitrinergic systems after neural lesions are discussed in relation to the non-conventional roles of these neurotransmitters. Knowledge of the roles of neurotransmitters in brain functions other than information transfer is critical for a more complete understanding of the functional organization of the brain and to provide more opportunities for the development of therapeutical tools aimed at minimizing neuronal death. FAPESP CNPq |
Identificador |
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, v.42, n.1, p.68-75, 2009 0100-879X http://producao.usp.br/handle/BDPI/11764 10.1590/S0100-879X2009000100011 http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2009000100011 |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica |
Relação |
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
Direitos |
openAccess Copyright Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica |
Palavras-Chave | #Endocannabinoids #Cannabinoid receptors #Vanilloid receptors #Nitric oxide |
Tipo |
article review article publishedVersion |