Uses
DL-2-Amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid has been used:
- in the inactivation of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-mediated synapses
- used in growth medium for inhibition of electrical activity in the neuronal network
- used to isolate N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAR) or α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor (AMPAR)-mediated currents were isolated using this product
- used in double distilled water to compare its NMDA antagonistic action with that of prion protein (PrPC)
Definition
ChEBI: The 5-phosphono derivative of 2-aminopentanoic acid; acts as an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist.
Biological Activity
Potent NMDA antagonist. See separate isomers (D-(-)-2-Amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid and L-(+)-2-Amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid ).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Anticonvulsant; potent and selective NMDA receptor antagonist.
