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Biochem 48 Nervous System
Lieberman Third Edition
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Biology
Graduate
02/12/2011

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GLUT 1 deficiency syndrome
Definition
low glucose concentration in the CSF (hypoglycorhachia). seizures, developmental delay. Treat with ketogenic diet
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Reserpine
Definition
Blocks catecholamine uptake used as an antihypertensive and antiepileptic drug
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Chromogranins
Definition
biogenesis of the secretory vesicles
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Albinism
Definition
copper-dependent tyrosine hydroxylase of melanocytes is deficient.
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Tyramine
Definition
degradation product of tyrosine that mimics norepinephrine. Inactivated by MAO-A
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Choline Synthesis
Definition
B12 and Folate and SAM
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Tiagabine
Definition
inhibits the reuptake of GABA to treat epilepsy
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alpha-oxidation deficiency
Definition
elevated phytanic acid, very-long-chain- fatty acids, no palmitate elevation
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