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KMO activity increased at 23 PND and decreased at 60 PND. No changes in KAT and KMO expression in control and Pb\n                    <jats:sup>2+<\/jats:sup>\n                    group were observed, however the number of positive cells expressing KMO and KAT increased in relation to control, which correlated with the loss of neuronal population. Cognitive impairment was observed in Pb\n                    <jats:sup>2+<\/jats:sup>\n                    group which was correlated with KYNA levels. 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