#glutamate

[b-theshittyhuman]

Learning about Neurotransmitters and decided to make this

[bonefall]

if something is an agonist to glutamate receptors, that means a clan cat would think it tastes good, right?

Oh no, honey, that's not taste buds that's neurotransmitter stuff. That's brains

You're thinking of glucose. Glucose is sugar. Glutamate is from glutamic acid and related to "umami" flavors, but in the form you said, you're talking about its use in biochemistry

An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor and produces a similar response. Like.... ADHD meds! If you're taking an agonist to dopamine receptors, the medication will act LIKE dopamine. Even though it is not dopamine.

Glutamate is used in a ton of nervous system processes, so if you're talking about a glutamate agonist, you're talking about memory, nerve processes, motor functions, etc. Not taste buds.

That's where my knowledge ends tho, I know basic medicinal chemistry just enough for funny cat herb guides but not to give you an in-depth lecture on glutamate. A chemist is what you're looking for! But no, glutamate doesn't work that way.

[humancelltournament]

Which cell or cell component is better?

Microglia

Glutamate

Voting ended onOct 9, 2024

Propaganda!

Microglia are a type of glial cell located throughout the brain and spinal cord. As the resident macrophage cells, they act as the first and main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system (CNS).

Glutamate is an α-amino acid that is used by almost all living beings in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate nervous system. It serves as the precursor for the synthesis of the inhibitory gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

[psychology-daily]

[brieftigertriumph]

Emotional Chemistry

[aminoacid-swag-tournament]

Tryptophan VS Tyrosine VS Glutamate

Tryptophan

Tyrosine

Glutamate

Voting ended onMar 27, 2023

Aminoacid Swag Tournament Round 3

[neurosciencenews]

Glutamate in the brain has unexpected qualities

A new analysis method shows the brain regulates its signals using glutamate in more ways than previously thought.

[wtf-fun-factss]

Umami is the recently identified fifth taste. It is described as a savory flavor and is caused by glutamate, an amino acid. It is associated with foods like tomatoes, meat, cheese, mushrooms, and more. – WTF Fun Facts Source: https://www.rd.com/food/recipes-cooking/13-foods-with-natural-umami/