Posted by SLS on May 16, 2008, at 5:04:31
In reply to Re: Inositol and Neurotransmitters, posted by bleauberry on May 15, 2008, at 19:51:28
I think inositol helps to stabilize neuronal membranes and locks receptors in place as an anchor. Perhaps inositol acts more like a mood-stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
Second messengers are formed in the post-synaptic neuron in response to receptor (G-coupled) stimulation. The cascade of events subsequently modulates nuclear gene expression. This probably works as a negative-feedback system to modulate receptor sensitivity. This is where lithium comes in. I believe it is an inhibitor of protein-kinase C, which inhibits the encoding of receptor numbers in the membrane. G-proteins? I don't remember.
- Scott
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