N-Methyl-D-aspartic Acid hydrate

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.

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
Glutamate receptor that regulates Ca2+ channels

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for several days at 4°C.

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.

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Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)