Definition of «glutamatergic neurons»

Glutamatergic neurons are a type of brain cells that use a chemical called glutamate to send signals to other neurons. These neurons are important for many functions in the brain, including memory, learning, and overall brain activity.

Sentences with «glutamatergic neurons»

  • Immunocytochemistry now indicates that SR is expressed primarily in forebrain glutamatergic neurons with the remainder in GABAergic interneurons. (mcleanhospital.org)
  • Abstract In the brain distinct population of inhibitory GABAergic interneurons innervate principal glutamatergic neurons to regulate various aspects of brain function. (inmg.fr)
  • Chris P. Jew, Chia - Shan Wu, Hao Sun, Jie Zhu, Jui - Yen Huang, Dinghui Yu, Nicholas J. Justice, Hui - Chen Lu (2013) «mGluR5 ablation in cortical glutamatergic neurons increases novelty - induced locomotion», PLoS ONE, 8: e70415. (lulaboratory.com)
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