aspartylglutamate (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /æspɑːrˌtaɪlˈɡluːtəmeɪt/
Definition
A dipeptide composed of aspartic acid and glutamic acid, involved in neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity.
Examples
Aspartylglutamate has been shown to modulate the activity of NMDA receptors in the brain.
The dipeptide aspartylglutamate is a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Research has demonstrated that aspartylglutamate plays a key role in regulating synaptic strength and memory formation.
How to Use aspartylglutamate
- aspartylglutamate receptor (noun phrase)
- a receptor that binds to aspartylglutamate — "The aspartylglutamate receptor is a key target for the development of new therapeutics."
- aspartylglutamate release (noun phrase)
- the release of aspartylglutamate from neurons — "The release of aspartylglutamate from neurons can modulate the activity of adjacent neurons."
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