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Kainic acid

Kainic acid is an acid present in some algae. It is analogue to glutamate. more...

  • Chemical name : (2-Carboxy-4-isopropenyl-3-pyrrolidinyl)-acetic acid monohydrate

2-Carboxy-3-carboxymethyl-4-isopropenyl-pyrrolidine more...

Applications of Kainic Acid

  • antiworming agent
  • neuroscience research
    • neurodegenerative agent
    • modeling of epilepsy
    • modeling of Alzheimers disease

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Kainic-Acid-Induced Neurodegeneration: Protective Mechanisms Of Nitrone Antioxidants
This (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation) research focuses on developing nitrone-based antioxidants as antidotes against chemical agents that induce ...
From Life Sciences & Biotechnology Update, 8/1/01
Anticonvulsive and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Gastrodia elata B1. in Kainic Acid-Treated Rats
Abstract: Gastrodia elata B1. (GE) is a traditional Chinese herb that is commonly used in Chinese communities to treat convulsive disorders such as epilepsy. The purpose of the present study was to
From American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 3/22/01 by Ching-Liang Hsieh
Propofol administration reduces hippocampal neuronal damage induced by kainic acid in rats
The goal of this study was to determine whether propofol has protective effect against kainic acid (KA)induced excitotoxicity. Administration of propofol ...
From Neurological Research, 3/1/99 by Lee, Seong-Ryong
Vertigo and motion sickness. Part I: vestibular anatomy and physiology
Abstract Control of the symptoms of vertigo and motion sickness requires consideration of the neurophysiology of areas both intrinsic and extrinsic ...
From Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 9/1/05 by Timothy P. Zajonc
CME test
Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education To obtain CME credits, complete the test below, following these guidelines: 1. Read each article carefull
From Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 9/1/05
High-fat diets hinder memory
High-fat diets may do more than wreak havoc on your waistline. Research has found that a diet loaded with empty calories may affect an individual's memory as well. Reducing the amount of dietary fa
From USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), 4/1/05
Purine level regulation during energy depletion associated with graded excitatory stimulation in brain
Objectives: The formation and release of adenosine following graded excitatory stimulation of the brain may serve important physiological functions such ...
From Neurological Research, 3/1/05 by Shepel, P Nickolas
Adenosine, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection
Protection against neuronal damage is a major objective of current research in areas such as stroke medicine, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative ...
From Neurological Research, 3/1/05 by Stone, Trevor W

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