Elucidating Unique Axonal Dysfunction Between Nitrous Oxide Abuse and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Introduction: Abuse of nitrous oxide (N2O) has an unusually high lifetime prevalence in developed countries and represents a serious concern worldwide. Myeloneuropathy following the inhalant abuse is commonly attributed to the disturbance of vitamin B12 metabolism, with severe motor deficits are oft...

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Main Authors: Jowy Tani, Hsing-Yu Weng, Hung-Ju Chen, Tsui-San Chang, Jia-Ying Sung, Cindy Shin-Yi Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2019.00704/full