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Ascorbate deficiency decreases dopamine release in gulo-/- and APP/PSEN1 mice.
Journal of neurochemistry - 1 May 2021
Consoli David C, Brady Lillian J, Bowman Aaron B, Calipari Erin S, Harrison Fiona E
Abstract excerpt
Dopamine (DA) has important roles in learning, memory, and motivational processes and is highly susceptible to oxidation. In addition to dementia, Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients frequently exhibit decreased motivation, anhedonia, and sleep disorders, suggesting deficits in dopaminergic neurotransmission. Vitamin C (ascorbate, ASC) is a critical antioxidant in the brain and is often depleted in AD patients as a...
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