DISEASES

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Literature on NAT8L

NAT8L [ENSP00000413064]

N-acetylaspartate synthetase; Plays a role in the regulation of lipogenesis by producing N- acetylaspartate acid (NAA), a brain-specific metabolite. NAA occurs in high concentration in brain and its hydrolysis plays a significant part in the maintenance of intact white matter. Promotes dopamine uptake by regulating TNF-alpha expression. Attenuates methamphetamine-induced inhibition of dopamine uptake.

Synonyms:  NAT8L,  NAT8Lp,  hNAT8L,  Q8N9F0,  Q8N9F0p ...

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