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L-serine synthesis in the central nervous system: a review on serine deficiency disorders.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Mar 2010
Tabatabaie L, Klomp L W, Berger R, de Koning T J
Abstract excerpt
The de novo synthesis of the amino acid L-serine plays an essential role in the development and functioning of the central nervous system (CNS). L-serine displays many metabolic functions during different developmental stages; among its functions providing precursors for amino acids, protein synthesis, nucleotide synthesis, neurotransmitter synthesis and L-serine derived lipids. Patients with congenital defects...
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