Uses
α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid is an amino acid isolated from the seeds of Cycas Circinalis that is neurotoxic to higher animals. α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid may cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid is reported to be an agonist at the metabotropic glutamate receptor.
Uses
An amino acid isolated from the seeds of Cycas Circinalis that is neurotoxic to higher animals. May cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Reported to an agonist at the metabotropic glutamate receptor.