Chemical Properties
White or almost white crystalline powder
Uses
D-Aspartic acid modulates melatonin synthesis in the pineal gland.
Uses
A non-essential amino acid found in food sources and dietary supplements. D-Aspartic acid's conjugate base D-aspartate has potential use as a a therapeutic agent in the treatment of schizophrenia-related symptoms.
Definition
ChEBI: The D-enantiomer of aspartic acid.
reaction suitability
reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis
Biological Activity
Endogenous NMDA receptor agonist with similar activity to the L-isomer (L-Aminosuccinic acid ). Also a non-metabolizable substrate for EAA uptake systems. Modulates melatonin synthesis in the pineal gland.