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Cerebral Glucose Metabolism

Molecular classification
Metabolic Process, Physiological Process
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Overview

Cerebral glucose metabolism encompasses all mechanisms by which the brain acquires and uses its principal fuel. It involves specialized transport systems at the BBB, intricate regulation matching supply with fluctuating demand across different regions/cell types, integration into biosynthetic pathways beyond mere energy provision—and its disruption underlies many acute/chronic neurological disorders.

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Biological functions

ATP generationNeurotransmitter synthesisMaintenance of cellular functionRegulation of oxidative stressSynaptic transmissionIon gradient maintenance
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Disease associations

Diabetes mellitusTraumatic Brain InjuryNeurodegenerative diseaseCognitive declineHypoglycemiaHyperglycemia
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Safety considerations

HypoglycemiaHyperglycemiaImpaired cognitive functionNeurodegeneration
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Biomarkers

CMRglc (Cerebral Metabolic Rate of Glucose)Blood glucose levelsCerebral Blood Flow (CBF)

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