Abstract
The acidic amino acid L-glutamic acid subserves a number of important functions in the metabolism of nervous and other tissues. However, it is the putative neurotransmitter function of this dicarboxylic acid in a wide range of animal groups (Table 2.1) which has focused attention on its neurochemistry.
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Glutamate Receptor Neuromuscular Junction Glutamate Uptake Glutamate Binding Thoracic Muscle
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