Kainic acid

• CAS Number :

  487-79-6

• Synonyms :

  Algakaininso

• SKU :

  C01658-5mg

• Target :

  GluR

• Applications :

  Neuronal Signaling

• Additionnal Information :

  Kainic acid (algakaininso) is a potent neuroexcitatory compound derived from the red alga Digenea simplex, which acts as an agonist for AMPA/kainate-type ionotropic glutamate receptors. It induces excitotoxicity by promoting excessive Ca2+ influx, leading to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and selective neuronal death.