General description
An excitatory amino acid receptor agonist selective for the kainate receptor subtype (Ki = 21 nM for 3H-kainate binding in rat striatum). Also activates AMPA receptors.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Kainate receptor subtype
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target Ki: 21 nM for 3H-kainate binding in rat striatum
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful (C)
Other Notes
Niu, L., et al. 1996. Biochemistry35, 2030.
Watkins, J.C. and Evans, R.H. 1981. Annu. Rev. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 21, 165.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 41116113
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 420318-10MG