The brain is an energy-intensive organ, relying almost exclusively on glucose for fuel. Brain glucose metabolism refers to the biochemical process of converting this sugar into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to power neuronal activity, synaptic transmission, and cellular maintenance. Clinically, it is measured using FDG-PET scans to diagnose disorders like Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Patients with neurological conditions, researchers, and oncologists benefit from tracking this vital process.
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