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N-Acetylaspartate (NAA) is one of the most abundant free amino acids in the mammalian brain and serves as a key biomarker for neuronal integrity and function. This authoritative volume, edited by leading neuroscience researchers, provides an in-depth examination of NAA’s role in brain biochemistry, its synthesis and metabolism, and its diagnostic significance in various neurological and psychiatric conditions.
The book covers cutting-edge research on NAA’s involvement in myelin formation, energy metabolism, and neuroprotection. It explores clinical applications of NAA measurement through magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) as a tool for assessing brain health in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury. Essential reading for neuroscientists, clinicians, and researchers studying brain metabolism and neurodegeneration.
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