Uses
2-(Phosphonomethyl)pentanedioic Acid is a selective glutamate carboxypeptidase 2 (GCP-II) inhibitor, the enzyme which catabolizes the abundant neuropeptide N-acetyl-aspartyl-glutamate (NAAG) to N-acetylaspartate (NAA) and glutamate. A posiible target in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Schizophrenia.
Biological Activity
Highly potent and selective inhibitor of? glutamate carboxypeptidase 2 (GCP II/N-acetylated α -linked dipeptidase/NAALADase) with a K i value of 275 pM. Neuroprotective; protects against glutamate-mediated motor neuron degeneration and reduces volume of injury following middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO).
Biochem/physiol Actions
2-PMPA is a potent and selective inhibitor of Glutamate carboxypeptidase II (GCPII).
