Neuroprotective Compound Found in Bee Products
Presence of Kynurenic Acid in Food and Honeybee Products
Amino Acids, 2008 Jan 30
http://apitherapy.blogspot.com/2008/02/neuroprotective-compound-found-in-bee_02.html
Kynurenic acid (KYNA) is an endogenous antagonist of ionotropic
glutamate receptors and the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor,
showing anticonvulsant and neuroprotective activity. In this study, the
presence of KYNA in food and honeybee products was investigated...
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