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Glutamate (GLU)

Target
GLU
Molecular classification
Neurotransmitter, Amino Acid, Metabolite
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Overview

Glutamate is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate nervous system. It plays a central role in neural activation, protein biosynthesis, and intermediary metabolism. Dysregulation of glutamate signaling is implicated in various neurological disorders. Glutamate acts on ionotropic receptors (NMDA, AMPA, Kainate) and metabotropic receptors (mGluRs).

Other names
L-glutamateHydrogen glutamate2-amino pentanedioic acidAlpha-aminoglutaric acidL-glutamic acid anion
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Mechanism of action

Modulation of glutamate receptors (NMDA, AMPA, Kainate, mGluRs)

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Biological functions

NeurotransmissionExcitatory neurotransmissionProtein biosynthesisIntermediary metabolismGABA synthesis precursor
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Disease associations

Neurodegenerative diseaseEpilepsyStrokeTraumatic brain injuryExcitotoxicity
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Safety considerations

ExcitotoxicitySeizuresNeurodegeneration
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