Synonym
SYM2081; SYM-2081; SYM 2081; (2S,4R)-Me-Glu.
IUPAC/Chemical Name
(2S,4R)-4-Methylglutamic acid
InChi Key
KRKRAOXTGDJWNI-DMTCNVIQSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H11NO4/c1-3(5(8)9)2-4(7)6(10)11/h3-4H,2,7H2,1H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/t3-,4+/m1/s1
SMILES Code
N[C@@H](C[C@@H](C)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Biological target:
SYM2081 is a selective agonist of kainate receptors. It inhibits [3H]-kainate binding with an IC50 of 35 nM, almost 3000- and 200-fold selectivity for kainate receptors over AMPA and NMDA receptors respectively.
In vitro activity:
This study investigated several GluR5 ligands in acute and hyperalgesic states. In hemisected spinal cords in vitro, SYM2081 was inactive.
Reference: Neuropharmacology. 2002 Sep;43(3):327-39. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12243762/
In vivo activity:
The responses of mouse gastro-oesophageal vagal afferents to graded mechanical stimuli were investigated before and during application of selective GluR ligands to their peripheral endings. SYM-2081 had minor effects on mechanosensitivity, and the antagonist UBP 302 was ineffective.
Reference: J Physiol. 2006 Nov 15;577(Pt 1):295-306. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16945965/
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Solvent |
mg/mL |
mM |
Solubility |
Water |
50.0 |
310.25 |
Note: There can be variations in solubility for the same chemical from different vendors or different batches from the same vendor. The following factors can affect the solubility of the same chemical: solvent used for crystallization, residual solvent content, polymorphism, salt versus free form, degree of hydration, solvent temperature. Please use the solubility data as a reference only. Warming and sonication will facilitate dissolving. Still have questions? Please contact our Technical Support scientists.
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the
product
molecular weight
161.16
Batch specific molecular weights may vary
from batch to batch
due to the degree of hydration, which will
affect the solvent
volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass |
1 mg |
5 mg |
10 mg |
1 mM |
1.15 mL |
5.76 mL |
11.51 mL |
5 mM |
0.23 mL |
1.15 mL |
2.3 mL |
10 mM |
0.12 mL |
0.58 mL |
1.15 mL |
50 mM |
0.02 mL |
0.12 mL |
0.23 mL |
Formulation protocol:
1. Mascias P, Scheede M, Bloms-Funke P, Chizh B. Modulation of spinal nociception by GluR5 kainate receptor ligands in acute and hyperalgesic states and the role of gabaergic mechanisms. Neuropharmacology. 2002 Sep;43(3):327-39. doi: 10.1016/s0028-3908(02)00112-0. PMID: 12243762.
2. Slattery JA, Page AJ, Dorian CL, Brierley SM, Blackshaw LA. Potentiation of mouse vagal afferent mechanosensitivity by ionotropic and metabotropic glutamate receptors. J Physiol. 2006 Nov 15;577(Pt 1):295-306. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2006.117762. Epub 2006 Aug 31. PMID: 16945965; PMCID: PMC2000674.
3. Stoffel W, Körner R, Wachtmann D, Keller BU. Functional analysis of glutamate transporters in excitatory synaptic transmission of GLAST1 and GLAST1/EAAC1 deficient mice. Brain Res Mol Brain Res. 2004 Sep 28;128(2):170-81. doi: 10.1016/j.molbrainres.2004.06.026. PMID: 15363892.
In vitro protocol:
1. Mascias P, Scheede M, Bloms-Funke P, Chizh B. Modulation of spinal nociception by GluR5 kainate receptor ligands in acute and hyperalgesic states and the role of gabaergic mechanisms. Neuropharmacology. 2002 Sep;43(3):327-39. doi: 10.1016/s0028-3908(02)00112-0. PMID: 12243762.
In vivo protocol:
1. Slattery JA, Page AJ, Dorian CL, Brierley SM, Blackshaw LA. Potentiation of mouse vagal afferent mechanosensitivity by ionotropic and metabotropic glutamate receptors. J Physiol. 2006 Nov 15;577(Pt 1):295-306. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2006.117762. Epub 2006 Aug 31. PMID: 16945965; PMCID: PMC2000674.
2. Stoffel W, Körner R, Wachtmann D, Keller BU. Functional analysis of glutamate transporters in excitatory synaptic transmission of GLAST1 and GLAST1/EAAC1 deficient mice. Brain Res Mol Brain Res. 2004 Sep 28;128(2):170-81. doi: 10.1016/j.molbrainres.2004.06.026. PMID: 15363892.
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6: Mascias P, Scheede M, Bloms-Funke P, Chizh B. Modulation of spinal nociception by GluR5 kainate receptor ligands in acute and hyperalgesic states and the role of gabaergic mechanisms. Neuropharmacology. 2002 Sep;43(3):327-39. PubMed PMID: 12243762.
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