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Rat glutamine synthetase / Glul

Rat glutamine synthetase / Glul. Species, exposure and limitations are retained in each linked claim.

4 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.

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Recorded relationships

What acts on it

  1. The authors linked CB1 antagonism to ERK-dependent regulation of glutamine synthetase in rats, with different ERK responses in normal and stressed conditions.

    Rat cannabinoid receptor 1 / Cnr1 → Rat glutamine synthetase / Glul source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/theanine-research/34037653.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "c792377afacbf5a17e93e4675a4a28ee6849d0288bfc09ad53a2377a0bb982b1", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1786, "text_sha256": "c792377afacbf5a17e93e4675a4a28ee6849d0288bfc09ad53a2377a0bb982b1"}
    experimental_model
    Receptor interaction and pathway assays
    exposure
    Theanine; normal versus experimental stress conditions
    limitations
    Preclinical CB1-binding claim requires independent confirmation at human exposures; signaling direction differed between normal and stressed rats. No equivalence to cannabinoid drugs inferred.
    nutrient_topic
    L-Theanine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · L-Theanine
    organism
    Normal and E44813-stressed rats
    plain_language
    Receptor signaling connects to the enzyme that makes glutamine; the direction depends on context.
    primary_references
    [theanine-p34037653] L-Theanine regulates glutamine metabolism and immune function by binding to cannabinoid receptor 1. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34037653/ DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00505g
    tissue_or_cell_type
    CB1-associated immune and glutamine regulation

    L-Theanine: metabolism, neural signaling, nutrient connections and human outcomes (2026-09-17) · lines 484–495

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Receptor interaction and pathway assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### theanine-cb1-gs The authors linked CB1 antagonism to ERK-dependent regulation of glutamine synthetase in rats, with different ERK responses in normal and stressed conditions. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: L-Theanine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Receptor signaling connects to the enzyme that makes glutamine; the direction depends on context. organism: Normal and E44813-stressed rats tissue_or_cell_type: CB1-associated immune and glutamine regulation experimental_model: Receptor interaction and pathway assays limitations: Preclinical CB1-binding claim requires independent confirmation at human exposures; signaling direction differed between normal and stressed rats. No equivalence to cannabinoid drugs inferred. exposure: Theanine; normal versus experimental stress conditions evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/theanine-research/34037653.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "c792377afacbf5a17e93e4675a4a28ee6849d0288bfc09ad53a2377a0bb982b1", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1786, "text_sha256": "c792377afacbf5a17e93e4675a4a28ee6849d0288bfc09ad53a2377a0bb982b1"} [theanine-p34037653] L-Theanine regulates glutamine metabolism and immune function by binding to cannabinoid receptor 1. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34037653/ DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00505g
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  2. Blocking glutamine synthetase with methionine sulfoximine worsened activity-dependent synaptic depression in rat hippocampal slices.

    Methionine sulfoximine → Rat glutamine synthetase / Glul source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_access
    Primary full text
    experimental_model
    Rat slice glutamine-synthetase inhibition and evoked field-potential recordings.
    limitations
    The inhibitor also restricts newly synthesized glutamine; recycling is not the only possible affected source.
    nutrient_topic
    L-Glutamate collection; species, compartment, exposure, co-substrates and manipulation remain explicit. · L-Glutamate
    plain_language
    Disabling the recycling enzyme made the local supply problem worse.
    primary_references
    A local glutamate-glutamine cycle sustains synaptic excitatory transmitter release. · 2014 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559677/ · DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.12.026
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    L-Glutamate / L-glutamic acid: carbon and nitrogen allocation, signaling and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-19) · lines 138–144

    AI-assisted research curation; primary references, access levels and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Rat slice glutamine-synthetase inhibition and evoked field-potential recordings. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ## glutamate-recycling-gs-block Disabling the recycling enzyme made the local supply problem worse. Blocking glutamine synthetase with methionine sulfoximine worsened activity-dependent synaptic depression in rat hippocampal slices. Model: Rat slice glutamine-synthetase inhibition and evoked field-potential recordings. Limitations: The inhibitor also restricts newly synthesized glutamine; recycling is not the only possible affected source. Evidence access: Primary full text A local glutamate-glutamine cycle sustains synaptic excitatory transmitter release. · 2014 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559677/ · DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.12.026
    Complete structured claim and evidence

Where it participates (unsigned role)

  1. Adding 500 micromolar glutamine prevented or reversed the activity-dependent loss of glutamate-mediated synaptic responses in the tested rat slices.

    L-Glutamine → Rat hippocampal local glutamate supply for release source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_access
    Primary full text
    experimental_model
    Rat hippocampal/cortical slices with high-frequency stimulation, with or without prior enzyme inhibition.
    limitations
    Bath addition of glutamine is not oral L-glutamate treatment or proof of improved human cognition.
    nutrient_topic
    L-Glutamate collection; species, compartment, exposure, co-substrates and manipulation remain explicit. · L-Glutamate
    plain_language
    Providing a usable precursor bypassed part of the local synthesis limitation.
    primary_references
    A local glutamate-glutamine cycle sustains synaptic excitatory transmitter release. · 2014 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559677/ · DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.12.026
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    L-Glutamate / L-glutamic acid: carbon and nitrogen allocation, signaling and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-19) · lines 146–152

    AI-assisted research curation; primary references, access levels and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Rat hippocampal/cortical slices with high-frequency stimulation, with or without prior enzyme inhibition. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ## glutamate-recycling-glutamine-rescue Providing a usable precursor bypassed part of the local synthesis limitation. Adding 500 micromolar glutamine prevented or reversed the activity-dependent loss of glutamate-mediated synaptic responses in the tested rat slices. Model: Rat hippocampal/cortical slices with high-frequency stimulation, with or without prior enzyme inhibition. Limitations: Bath addition of glutamine is not oral L-glutamate treatment or proof of improved human cognition. Evidence access: Primary full text A local glutamate-glutamine cycle sustains synaptic excitatory transmitter release. · 2014 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559677/ · DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.12.026
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  2. At 0.2 Hz, evoked responses remained stable for 60 minutes despite prior glutamine-synthetase inhibition in the rat slice experiment.

    Low-frequency stimulation in rat hippocampal slices → Rat hippocampal local glutamate supply for release source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_access
    Primary full text
    experimental_model
    Rat hippocampal slices; matched low-frequency recording control.
    limitations
    This limited period of preserved function does not make glutamine synthesis dispensable.
    nutrient_topic
    L-Glutamate collection; species, compartment, exposure, co-substrates and manipulation remain explicit. · L-Glutamate
    plain_language
    A stored reserve can hide a supply defect when demand is low.
    primary_references
    A local glutamate-glutamine cycle sustains synaptic excitatory transmitter release. · 2014 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559677/ · DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.12.026
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    L-Glutamate / L-glutamic acid: carbon and nitrogen allocation, signaling and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-19) · lines 154–160

    AI-assisted research curation; primary references, access levels and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Rat hippocampal slices; matched low-frequency recording control. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ## glutamate-recycling-low-demand A stored reserve can hide a supply defect when demand is low. At 0.2 Hz, evoked responses remained stable for 60 minutes despite prior glutamine-synthetase inhibition in the rat slice experiment. Model: Rat hippocampal slices; matched low-frequency recording control. Limitations: This limited period of preserved function does not make glutamine synthesis dispensable. Evidence access: Primary full text A local glutamate-glutamine cycle sustains synaptic excitatory transmitter release. · 2014 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559677/ · DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.12.026
    Complete structured claim and evidence

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