Why are neurotransmitters neurotoxic? An evolutionary perspective [v2; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/4sz]
In the CNS, minor changes in the concentration of neurotransmitters such as glutamate or dopamine can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. We present an evolutionary perspective on the function of neurotransmitter toxicity in the CNS. We hypothesize that neurotransmitters are selected because of thei...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2014-12-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/3-179/v2 |