Understanding Excitotoxicity: Why is Glutamate Harmful in Excess?
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Approximately 70% of synapses in the central nervous system rely on glutamate for signal transmission. While essential for normal brain function, this powerful neurotransmitter is also the reason why glutamate is harmful in excessive concentrations, leading to a state of neuronal overstimulation known as excitotoxicity.
