Background
"In
humans, N-acetyl L-aspartate (NAA) has not been detected in other
tissues than the brain. The physiological function of NAA is yet
undefined. Recently, it has been suggested that NAA may function as a
molecular water pump, responsible for the removal of large amounts of
water from the human brain. Ovarian tumors typically present as large
cystic masses with considerable fluid accumulation....."
