Glutamic Acid
| Definition: |
A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. |
| Notes: |
/agon = EXCITATORY AMINO ACID AGONISTS; /antag = EXCITATORY AMINO ACID ANTAGONISTS |
| Also Called: |
D-Glutamate,Glutamate,Glutamic Acid, (D)-Isomer |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
56-86-0 |
Glutamic Acid Categories.
Glutamic Acid Definitions and Terms
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