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Propionic acid induces dendritic spine loss by MAPK/ERK signaling and dysregulation of autophagic flux.
Molecular brain - 2 Jun 2020
Choi Hyosun, Kim In Sik, Mun Ji Young
Abstract excerpt
Propionic acid (PPA) is a short-chain fatty acid that is an important mediator of cellular metabolism. It is also a by-product of human gut enterobacteria and a common food preservative. A recent study found that rats administered with PPA showed autistic-like behaviors like restricted interest, impaired social behavior, and impaired reversal in a T-maze task. This study aimed to identify a link between PPA and...
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