excitotoxicity

In the new study, researchers initially tested nerve cell cultures transfected with mutant Huntingtin protein and found that reducing excessive NMDA-type glutamate receptor activity with Memantine and other antagonists protected the nerve cells (glutamate receptors are the main trigger of excitatory electrical activity in the brain but in excess can cause nerve cell death, a process called excitotoxicity).

PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009

In the new study, researchers initially tested nerve cell cultures transfected with mutant Huntingtin protein and found that reducing excessive NMDA-type glutamate receptor activity with Memantine and other antagonists protected the nerve cells (glutamate receptors are the main trigger of excitatory electrical activity in the brain but in excess can cause nerve cell death, a process called excitotoxicity).

Newswise: Latest News 2009

In the new study, researchers initially tested nerve cell cultures transfected with mutant Huntingtin protein and found that reducing excessive NMDA-type glutamate receptor activity with Memantine and other antagonists protected the nerve cells (glutamate receptors are the main trigger of excitatory electrical activity in the brain but in excess can cause nerve cell death, a process called excitotoxicity).

PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009

In the new study, researchers initially tested nerve cell cultures transfected with mutant Huntingtin protein and found that reducing excessive NMDA-type glutamate receptor activity with Memantine and other antagonists protected the nerve cells (glutamate receptors are the main trigger of excitatory electrical activity in the brain but in excess can cause nerve cell death, a process called excitotoxicity).

PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009

The event, called excitotoxicity, also occurs in other neurological diseases.

India eNews 2008

The event, called excitotoxicity, also occurs in other neurological diseases.

dailyindia.com News Feed 2008

This occurs when receptors for the neurotransmitter are bombarded and can cause excitotoxicity by allowing high levels of calcium ions to enter the cell.

Dr. M.J. Wegmann: 13 Foods To Avoid 2009

Increases “excitotoxicity” and activation of the NMDA receptors the on/off switch for your cells leading to cell death.

The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009

The authors of the study suggest that if we can use antioxidants, energy boosters, and anti-inflammatory treatments along with compounds that reduce the overexcitation excitotoxicity of brain cells, which lead to cell death, then we can protect the brain and prevent, stop, or reverse this process.

The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009

The word you need to know is excitotoxicity which means too much activity, it is the pathological process by which nerve cells are damaged and killed by glutamate and similar substances i.e. (MSG).

Dr. M.J. Wegmann: 13 Foods To Avoid 2009