[endogenous, excitotoxic metabolite of tryptophan; NMDA receptor agonist, antagonized by its own metabolite kynurenate; thought to mediate striatal neurodegeneration in Huntington's disease. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0139706 - Organic Chemical
- Neuroreactive Substance or Biogenic Amine
Relation/PAR: convulsant
Neurotoxin
1 benzazine