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| Alternative Names | (2S,3S,4S)-3-(carboxymethyl)-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid, Monohydrate |
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| Form | White powder |
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| Solubility | May be dissolved in water (10 mg/ml) |
| Source | Synthetic |
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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.
Classification: Caution: Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
- S22 - Do not breathe dust.
- S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Kainic acid (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-364)
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