The role of amino-acid transmitters in the pathogenesis of delirium tremens: a brief report.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol | September 1, 2002| | Copyright

AMINO-ACID NEUROTRANSMITTERS play an important role in a variety of physiological functions. These include actions related to higher integrative functioning of the brain (e.g., emotions and behavior), thermoregulation and hypothalamic-hypophysial interactions, as well as cardiovascular and respiratory functioning. Whereas many of the same areas are affected by alcohol withdrawal, the role of amino-acid neurotransmitters and the levels of activity of their metabolic enzymes have not been fully studied during abstinence syndromes. This article evaluates, in alcoholism and ...

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