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2-Amino-5-phosphonovalerate

MESHD015763

The D-enantiomer is a potent and specific antagonist of NMDA glutamate receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE). The L form is inactive at NMDA receptors but may affect the AP4 (2-amino-4-phosphonobutyrate; APB) excitatory amino acid receptors.

Synonyms

  • 2 Amino 5 phosphonovalerate
  • 2-APV
  • 5-Phosphononorvaline
  • 5 Phosphononorvaline
  • 2-Amino-5-phosphonopentanoate
  • 2 Amino 5 phosphonopentanoate
  • 2-Amino-5-phosphonopentanoic Acid
  • 2 Amino 5 phosphonopentanoic Acid
  • 2-Amino-5-phosphonovaleric Acid
  • 2 Amino 5 phosphonovaleric Acid
  • d-APV
  • dl-APV

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:07.795Z