Kaitocephalin
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kaitocephalin-295-14627065
title:
Kaitocephalin
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Kaitocephalin is a non-selective ionotropic glutamate receptor antagonist, meaning it blocks the action of the neurotransmitter glutamate. It is produced by the fungus Eupenicillium shearii. Although similar molecules have been produced synthetically, kaitocephalin is the only known naturally occurring glutamate receptor antagonist. There is some evidence that kaitocephalin can protect the brain and central nervous system, so it is said to have neuroprotective properties. Kaitocephalin protects
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Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaitocephalin
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date modified:
2024-02-03T22:13:18Z
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