glutamic (Meaning)

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glutamic (a.)

Of or pertaining to gluten.

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Of or pertaining to gluten.

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Glutamic acid, a crucial amino acid, is essential for the synthesis of proteins and the production of neurotransmitters.

Monosodium glutamate, a common food additive, enhances the savory flavor of food by stimulating glutamic acid receptors on the tongue.

Glutamic decarboxylase is an enzyme that converts glutamic acid to GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

High levels of glutamic acid in the brain can lead to excitotoxicity, causing damage to nerve cells.