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PubChem
Name: Glutamic Acid
PubChem Compound ID: 10057642
Description: A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Molecular formula: C5H9NO4
Molecular weight: 148.122 g/mol
DrugBank
Identification
Name: Glutamic Acid
Name (isomeric): DB00142
Drug Type: small molecule
Description: A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Synonyms:
L-Glutaminic acid; Glutamic acid; (2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid; L-a-Aminoglutaric acid; 2-Aminoglutaric acid; 2-Aminopentanedioic acid; (S)-Glutamic acid; 1-Aminopropane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid; Glutaminic acid; a-Glutamic acid.
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Brand: Glusate, Glutaminol, Glutamidex, Glutacid, Glutaton, Aciglut, Glutamicol
Category: Micronutrient, Dietary supplement, Non-Essential Amino Acids
CAS number: 56-86-0
Pharmacology
Indication: Considered to be nature's "Brain food" by improving mental capacities; helps speed the healing of ulcers; gives a "lift" from fatigue; helps control alcoholism, schizophrenia and the craving for sugar.
Pharmacology: In addition to being one of the building blocks in protein synthesis, it is the most widespread neurotransmitter in brain function, as an excitatory neurotransmitter and as a precursor for the synthesis of GABA in GABAergic neurons.
Mechanism of Action:
Glutamate activates both ionotropic and metabotropic glutamate receptors. The ionotropic ones being non-NMDA (AMPA and kainate) and NMDA receptors. Free glutamic acid cannot cross the blood-brain barrier in appreciable quantities; instead it is converted into L-glutamine, which the brain uses for fuel and protein synthesis. It is conjectured that g...
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Absorption: Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes.Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism.
Biotransformation: Hepatic
Toxicity: Glutamate causes neuronal damage and eventual cell death, particularly when NMDA receptors are activated, High dosages of glutamic acid may include symptoms such as headaches and neurological problems.
Affected organisms: Humans and other mammals

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