SIH-364
Kainic acid
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- SKU:
- SIH-364
- Additional Names:
- (2S,3S,4S)-3-(carboxymethyl)-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid, Monohydrate
- Molecular Weight:
- 213.2
- Purity:
- >99%
- Source:
- Synthetic
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Supplier:
- StressMarq Biosciences
- CAS Number:
- 58002-62-3
- ABP:
- No Import Docs
- Extra Details:
- Kainic acid is a potent agonist of kainate receptors, a subtype of ionotropic glutamate receptors. It is commonly used to induce excitotoxicity and seizure-like activity in animal models, mimicking aspects of neurodegenerative diseases and epilepsy. In neuroscience, kainic acid is employed to study neuronal death, synaptic remodeling, and neuroinflammation. Its ability to trigger excitotoxic damage provides insights into glutamate-mediated neurodegeneration and the role of excitatory neurotransmission in brain pathology. Kainic acid models are instrumental in evaluating neuroprotective strategies and understanding the mechanisms of neuronal injury.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Ambient