Latent iron deficiency alters gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate metabolism in rat brain

Experientia. 1989 Apr 15;45(4):343-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01957472.

Abstract

A diet containing 18-20 mg iron/kg to young weaned rats for 8 weeks altered the metabolism of gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate in the central nervous system without affecting blood hemoglobin. Subsequent rehabilitation with 390 mg iron/kg diet for 2 weeks normalized these changes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 4-Aminobutyrate Transaminase / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Brain / metabolism*
  • Diet
  • Female
  • Glutamate Decarboxylase / metabolism
  • Glutamate Dehydrogenase / metabolism
  • Glutamates / metabolism*
  • Glutamic Acid
  • Iron / administration & dosage
  • Iron Deficiencies*
  • Rats
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / metabolism*

Substances

  • Glutamates
  • Glutamic Acid
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  • Iron
  • Glutamate Dehydrogenase
  • 4-Aminobutyrate Transaminase
  • Glutamate Decarboxylase