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Abstract
In this issue of Neuron, Wang et al. provide a detailed assessment of the metabolites and lipids utilized by the whole human brain. They report that the brain consumes glucose, lactate, glutamate, and triglycerides while producing glutamine, pyruvate, and free fatty acids.
期刊介绍:
Established as a highly influential journal in neuroscience, Neuron is widely relied upon in the field. The editors adopt interdisciplinary strategies, integrating biophysical, cellular, developmental, and molecular approaches alongside a systems approach to sensory, motor, and higher-order cognitive functions. Serving as a premier intellectual forum, Neuron holds a prominent position in the entire neuroscience community.