| Literature DB >> 14987448 |
Luc Pellerin1, Pierre J Magistretti.
Abstract
Classical neuroenergetics states that glucose is the exclusive energy substrate of brain cells and its full oxidation provides all the necessary energy to support brain function. Recent data have revealed a more intricate picture in which astrocytes play a key role in supplying lactate as an additional energy substrate in register with glutamatergic activity.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 14987448 DOI: 10.1177/1073858403260159
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neuroscientist ISSN: 1073-8584 Impact factor: 7.519