Product Description: 6-Hydroxykynurenic acid (6-HKA) is a derivative of kynurenic acid (KYNA) and can be isolated from Ginkgo leaves. 6-Hydroxykynurenic acid is a low-affinity NMDAR antagonist (IC50: 59 μM)[1].
Applications: Neuroscience-Neurodegeneration
Formula: C10H7NO4
References: [1]Weber M, et al. 6-Hydroxykynurenic acid and kynurenic acid differently antagonise AMPA and NMDA receptors in hippocampal neurones. J Neurochem. 2001 May;77(4):1108-15./[2]Weber M. et al. 6-Hydroxykynurenic acid and kynurenic acid differently antagonise AMPA and NMDA receptors in hippocampal neurones. J Neurochem. 2001 May;77(4):1108-15.