May 8, 2012 / Astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle, Energy Substrates, Lactate, Neuroscience FAQ, Q&A
Q&A and FAQ (archived) :: Ongoing Q&A :: Neuroscience Q&A and FAQ Question Hi: I've heard the brain uses lactate [which it obtains from glucose] for energy. Does this mean the
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May 23, 2011 / Astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle, Lactate
In the Journal club section of the Journal of Neuroscience (written exclusively by graduate students or postdoctoral fellows), a review by C. Figley from Johns Hopkins University and Kennedy Krieger I
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October 4, 2010 / Astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle, Lactate, Neuroscience FAQ, Q&A
Original Q&A :: About these Q&A :: Other Q&A Q: Dr. Zilberter, I am a little bit confused in the area of what they call shuttles between neurons and glial cells. What the suttles do?
July 31, 2010 / Astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle, Lactate, Methodology
Glucose is an energy source for both neurons and glia in the adult brain but lactate, one of the monocarboxylic acids, being converted from pyruvate in astrocytes and supplied to neuron ("astrocyte-ne
June 19, 2010 / Astrocyte–neuron ketone shuttle, Astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle, Energy Homeostasis, Energy Substrates, Excitatory GABA, Methodology
On discrepancies of data from experiments on brain slices, in toto, and in vivo Let's start with the fundamental differences between environments depending on the types of experiments. (See Commenta
June 13, 2010 / Astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle, Glucose, Lactate
Updates: Glucose versus lactate in immature brain slices Brain metabolism updates: Sweet and sour recipes for the brain Astrocyte-neuron lactate transport is required for long-term memory formation