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Dihydrokainic acid

CAS: 52497-36-6 F: C10H17NO4 W: 215.25

Dihydrokainic acid (DHK) is a glutamate transporter GLT1 (EAAT2) inhibitor. Dihydrokainic acid impairs novel object reco
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Bioactivity Dihydrokainic acid (DHK) is a glutamate transporter GLT1 (EAAT2) inhibitor. Dihydrokainic acid impairs novel object recognition (NOR) memory performance in mice. Dihydrokainic acid also shows epileptogenic effects[1].
Target GLT1
Name Dihydrokainic acid
CAS 52497-36-6
Formula C10H17NO4
Molar Mass 215.25
Appearance Solid
Transport Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Reference [1]. Tian SW, et al. Glutamate transporter GLT1 inhibitor dihydrokainic acid impairs novel object recognition memory performance in mice. Physiol Behav. 2019 Feb 1;199:28-32. [2]. Butcher SP, et al. On the epileptogenic effects of kainic acid and dihydrokainic acid in the dentate gyrus of the rat. Neuropharmacology. 1988 Apr;27(4):375-81.