Unveiling the crucial role of betaine: Modulation of GABA homeostasis via SLC6A1 transporter (GAT1)
Manan Bhatt, Erika Lazzarin, Ana Sofia Alberto‐Silva, Guido Domingo, Rocco Zerlotti, Ralph Gradisch, Andre Bazzone, Harald H. Sitte, Thomas Stockner, Elena Bossi
This study identifies betaine as a slow substrate of GAT1, showing it modulates GABA reuptake and helps maintain GABA homeostasis, protecting neurons from excitotoxicity.
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences · Jun 17, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience