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Amino Acid Sequence
NAc-Asp-Glu
Application
N-Acetyl-Asp-Glu has been used in N-acetylated α-linked acidic dipeptidase (NAALADase) assay and affinity experiments.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Endogenous neurotransmitter localized to neurons with high affinity for metabotropic glutamate receptors, mGluR3. It is an antagonist at NMDA receptors. Catabolized by carboxypeptidase II, which is expressed on astrocyte membranes, to N-acetylaspartate and glutamate.
Caution
Store desiccated.
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. A5930.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
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