Kynurenine metabolism is altered in mdx mice: a potential muscle to brain connection
E. N. Copeland, K. C. Whitley, C. J. Watson, B. J. Baranowski, N. Kurgan, A. J. MacNeil, R. E. MacPherson, V. A. Fajardo, D. J. Allison
This study shows that KYN metabolism is altered in D2 mdx mice, with reduced KYNA and KYNA:KYN ratio and anxiety-like behaviors, suggesting a link between muscle disease and brain metabolism.
bioRxiv · Jan 14, 2022Physiology