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Avital Schurr is a researcher affiliated with the University of Louisville in the United States, specializing in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. Their scholarly work spans key areas including molecular biology, cellular and molecular neuroscience, physiology, radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging, and clinical biochemistry.

Their research predominantly focuses on mitochondrial function and pathology, neuroscience and neuropharmacology, metabolism and genetic disorders, diet and metabolism studies, adipose tissue and metabolism, advanced MRI techniques, and biochemical acid research studies.

Schurr's recent publications reflect a concentration on energy metabolism and brain function. Selected papers include: "Mitochondrial Transport in Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis: Achievements and Perspectives" (2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences), "Aerobic Glycolysis: A DeOxymoron of (Neuro)Biology" (2022, Metabolites), "From rags to riches: Lactate ascension as a pivotal metabolite in neuroenergetics" (2023, Frontiers in Neuroscience), "How the 'Aerobic/Anaerobic Glycolysis' Meme Formed a 'Habit of Mind' Which Impedes Progress in the Field of Brain Energy Metabolism" (2024, International Journal of Molecular Sciences), and "Glioma Neuron Symbiosis: A Hypothesis" (2025, Preprints.org).

The scientist collaborates regularly with several coauthors including Salvatore Passarella, David J. Mokler, Hyoung-gon Lee, Carla I. Tasca, and Piero Portincasa, indicating a network of research partnerships.

Schurr's scholarly output is published in various scientific journals. The most frequent venues include Frontiers in Neuroscience, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Preprints.org, Metabolites, and Medical Research Archives.

  • Frontiers in Neuroscience
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Preprints.org
  • Metabolites
  • Medical Research Archives

  • Salvatore Passarella
  • David J. Mokler
  • Hyoung-gon Lee
  • Carla I. Tasca
  • Piero Portincasa

Best Publications

  • Lactate-supported synaptic function in the rat hippocampal slice preparation

    Avital Schurr;Catherine A. West;Benjamin M. Rigor

  • Lactate: The Ultimate Cerebral Oxidative Energy Substrate?:

    Avital Schurr

  • An Increase in Lactate Output by Brain Tissue Serves to Meet the Energy Needs of Glutamate-Activated Neurons

    Avital Schurr;James J. Miller;Ralphiel S. Payne;Benjamin M. Rigor

  • Brain Lactate Is an Obligatory Aerobic Energy Substrate for Functional Recovery After Hypoxia: Further In Vitro Validation

    Avital Schurr;Ralphiel S. Payne;James J. Miller;Benjamin M. Rigor

  • Brain lactate, not glucose, fuels the recovery of synaptic function from hypoxia upon reoxygenation: an in vitro study.

    Avital Schurr;Ralphiel S Payne;James J Miller;Benjamin M Rigor

  • Adaptation of adult brain tissue to anoxia and hypoxia in vitro.

    Avital Schurr;Kenneth H. Reid;Michael T. Tseng;Catherine West

  • Developmental differences in cortical and hippocampal vulnerability to intermittent hypoxia in the rat

    Evelyne Gozal;Barry W Row;Avital Schurr;David Gozal

  • Taurine improves the recovery of neuronal function following cerebral hypoxia: An in vitro study

    Avital Schurr;Michael T. Tseng;Catherine A. West;Benjamin M. Rigor

  • Blockade of lactate transport exacerbates delayed neuronal damage in a rat model of cerebral ischemia.

    Avital Schurr;Ralphiel S Payne;James J Miller;Michael T Tseng

  • Sevoflurane-induced preconditioning protects against cerebral ischemic neuronal damage in rats.

    Ralphiel S. Payne;Ozan Akca;Norbert Roewer;Avital Schurr

  • Lactate, not pyruvate, is neuronal aerobic glycolysis end product: an in vitro electrophysiological study.

    A. Schurr;R.S. Payne

  • Lactate, glucose and energy metabolism in the ischemic brain (Review)

    Avital Schurr

  • Pitfalls in the use of brain slices.

    Kenneth H. Reid;Harvey L. Edmonds;Avital Schurr;Michael T. Tseng

  • Glia are the main source of lactate utilized by neurons for recovery of function posthypoxia.

    Avital Schurr;Ralphiel S Payne;James J Miller;Benjamin M Rigor

  • Brain Anaerobic Lactate Production: A Suicide Note or a Survival Kit?

    Avital Schurr;Benjamin M. Rigor

  • Increased glucose improves recovery of neuronal function after cerebral hypoxia in vitro

    Avital Schurr;Catherine A. West;Kenneth H. Reid;Michael T. Tseng

  • Intermittent hypoxic exposure during light phase induces changes in cAMP response element binding protein activity in the rat CA1 hippocampal region: water maze performance correlates.

    A Goldbart;B.W Row;L Kheirandish;A Schurr

  • Energy metabolism, stress hormones and neural recovery from cerebral ischemia/hypoxia.

    Avital Schurr

  • Effect of intermittent hypoxia on long-term potentiation in rat hippocampal slices

    Ralphiel S. Payne;Aviv Goldbart;David Gozal;Avital Schurr

  • Lactic acidosis and recovery of neuronal function following cerebral hypoxia in vitro.

    Avital Schurr;Wei-Quiang Dong;Kenneth H. Reid;Catherine A. West

Frequent Co-Authors

Nachum Dafny
Nachum Dafny The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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