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The efficiency of glutamate uptake differs between neonatal and adult cortical microvascular endothelial cells.

ABSTRACT: Glutamate transporters (excitatory amino-acid transporters (EAATs)) are essential for brain homeostasis. While previous studies indicate that the vascular endothelium contributes to glutamate efflux in the adult brain, little information is available regarding glutamate uptake in the immature brain. The present study shows a differential expression pattern of EAATs between cortical microvessels in adults and newborns. In addition, adult cortical endothelial cells take up glutamate more efficiently than neonatal cells. Our findings indicate age-specific changes in extracellular glutamate regulation by brain endothelial cells, suggesting differences in the efficiency of glutamate efflux during an excitotoxic process that, in turn, may contribute to age-specific brain vulnerability.

SUBMITTER: Lecointre M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4013767 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The efficiency of glutamate uptake differs between neonatal and adult cortical microvascular endothelial cells.

Lecointre Maryline M Hauchecorne Michelle M Chaussivert Armelle A Marret Stéphane S Leroux Philippe P Jegou Sylvie S Leroux-Nicollet Isabelle I Gonzalez Bruno J BJ Henry Vincent J VJ

Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 20140212 5

Glutamate transporters (excitatory amino-acid transporters (EAATs)) are essential for brain homeostasis. While previous studies indicate that the vascular endothelium contributes to glutamate efflux in the adult brain, little information is available regarding glutamate uptake in the immature brain. The present study shows a differential expression pattern of EAATs between cortical microvessels in adults and newborns. In addition, adult cortical endothelial cells take up glutamate more efficient ...[more]

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The efficiency of glutamate uptake differs between neonatal and adult cortical microvascular endothelial cells.

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The efficiency of glutamate uptake differs between neonatal and adult cortical microvascular endothelial cells.

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