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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018350
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018350
Preferred Name

alpha-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic Acid

Definitions
An IBOTENIC ACID homolog and glutamate agonist. The compound is the defining agonist for the AMPA subtype of glutamate receptors (RECEPTORS, AMPA). It has been used as a radionuclide imaging agent but is more commonly used as an experimental tool in cell biological studies.
Synonyms
AMPA, (R)-Isomer
AMPA, (S)-Isomer
AMPA
alpha Amino 3 hydroxy 5 methyl 4 isoxazolepropionic Acid
AMPA, (R)-Isomer, Monohydrobromide
4-Isoxazolepropanoic acid, alpha-amino-2,3-dihydro-5-methyl-3-oxo-
AMPA, (+-)-Isomer
AMPA, (S)-Isomer, Monohydrobromide
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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