Blood glutamate levels in patients with motor neuron disease

Clin Chim Acta. 1998 May 25;273(2):195-200. doi: 10.1016/s0009-8981(98)00039-4.

Abstract

This study was undertaken to evaluate the role of excitatory amino acid glutamate (Glu) in the pathophysiology of motor neuron disease (MND). It was observed that blood Glu levels were significantly higher in MND patients with respect to healthy controls. The data indicate that Glu homeostasis is altered in the patients with MND.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / blood
  • Bulbar Palsy, Progressive / blood
  • Female
  • Glutamic Acid / blood*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Neuron Disease / blood*

Substances

  • Glutamic Acid