Phospholipid metabolism and depression: the possible roles of phospholipase A 2 and coenzyme A‐independent transacylase

• Published in: Human psychopharmacology Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 45 - 52
• Main Author: Horrobin, David F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2001

Abstract Phospholipids make up 60 per cent of the dry weight of the brain. They are essential for neuronal and especially for synaptic structure and play key roles in the signal transduction responses to dopamine, serotonin, glutamate and acetyl choline. The unsaturated fatty acid components of phos...