General description
An excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter. Selective agonist of the glutamate receptor that regulates Ca2+ channels. Important in long-term potentiation, ischemia, and epilepsy. NMDA receptors are involved in the "fine tuning" of synaptic connections in the developing brain. Chronic treatment with NMDA produces structural changes in synaptic morphology. Over-excitation of NMDA receptors causes neuronal degeneration and cell death.
Excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter. Selective agonist of the glutamate receptor that regulates Ca2+ channels. Important in long-term potentiation, ischemia, and epilepsy. NMDA receptors are involved in the "fine tuning" of synaptic connections in the developing brain. Chronic treatment with NMDA produces structural changes in synaptic morphology. Over-excitation of NMDA receptors causes neuronal degeneration and cell death.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Glutamate receptor that regulates Ca2+ channels
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for several days at 4°C.
Other Notes
Mattson, M.P., et al. 1993. J. Neurosci. 13, 4575.
Yen, L-H., et al. 1993. J. Neurosci. 13, 4949.
Swann, J.W., et al. 1992. Epilepsy Res. Suppl. 9, 115.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51413107
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 454575-100MG