Paroxetine prevented the down-regulation of astrocytic L-Glu transporters in neuroinflammation
The extracellular L-glutamate (L-Glu) concentration is elevated in neuroinflammation, thereby causing excitotoxicity. One of the mechanisms is down-regulation of astrocyte L-Glu transporters. Some antidepressants have anti-inflammatory effects. We therefore investigated effects of various antidepres...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacological Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861314000036 |