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Description: Selective mGlu3 agonist
Alternative Names: α-NAAG
Chemical Name: N-Acetyl-L-aspartyl-L-glutamic acid
Purity: ≥96% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Spaglumic acid
The most abundant peptide neurotransmitter in the mammalian CNS. A weak activator of NMDA receptors, and a highly selective agonist for mGlu3 receptors. Neuroprotective under non-hydrolysing conditions in vivo.
Technical Data for Spaglumic acid
| M. Wt | 304.26 |
| Formula | C11H16N2O8 |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 3106-85-2 |
| PubChem ID | 188803 |
| InChI Key | OPVPGKGADVGKTG-BQBZGAKWSA-N |
| Smiles | CC(=O)N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
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References for Spaglumic acid
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Neale et al (2000) N-Acetylaspartylglutamate: the most abundant peptide neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. J.Neurochem. 75 443 PMID: 10899918
Thomas et al (2000) N-Acetylated α-linked acidic dipeptidase converts N-acetylaspartylglutamate from a neuroprotectant to a neurotoxin. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 295 16 PMID: 10991955
Wroblewska et al (1997) N-Acetylaspartylglutamate selectively activates mGluR3 receptors in transfected cells. J.Neurochem. 69 174 PMID: 9202308
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2 Citations for Spaglumic acid
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Spaglumic acid include:
Scholler (2017) HTS-compatible FRET-based conformational sensors clarify membrane receptor activation. Nat Chem Biol 13 372 PMID: 28135236
Kolodziejczyk et al (2009) The effect of N-acetyl-aspartyl-glutamate and N-acetyl-aspartate on white matter oligodendrocytes. Brain 132 1496 PMID: 19383832
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