Functional impact of glycogen degradation on astrocytic signalling
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Functional impact of glycogen degradation on astrocytic signalling
Abstract
Astrocytic glycogen degradation is an important factor in metabolic support of brain function, particularly during increased neuronal firing. In this context, glycogen is commonly thought of as a source for the provision of energy substrates, such as lactate, to neurons. However, the signalling pathways eliciting glycogen degradation inside astrocytes are themselves energy-demanding processes, a fact that has been emphasized in recent studies, demonstrating dependence of these signalling mechanisms on glycogenolytic ATP.
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