N-Acetyl-Asp-Glu-OH Glutamate receptor ligand Endogenous neurotransmitter with high affinity for the brain glutamate receptor. N-acetylated α-linked acidic dipeptidase (NAALADase), a membrane-bound peptidase, hydrolyzes α-NAAG, a major brain peptide, to N-acetylaspartate and glutamate. Discriminates between mGluR2 and mGluR3. mGluR3 activator. NMDA receptor antagonist. Neuroprotective. Product Specification Alternative Name: α-NAAG, Spaglumic acid Formula: C11H16N2O8 MW: 304.3 CAS: 3106-85-2 Purity: ≥98% Appearance: White to off-white powder. Solubility: Soluble in water and methanol (50mg/ml). Long Term Storage: +4°C |