What Does AMPA Stand For?

AMPA stands for Alpha Amino 3 Hydroxy 5 Methyl 4 Isoxazolepropionic Acid

AMPA, or Alpha Amino 3 Hydroxy 5 Methyl 4 Isoxazolepropionic Acid, is a potent neuroexcitant and an agonist for the AMPA subtype of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system. It plays a critical role in fast synaptic transmission and is involved in various neurological processes, including learning and memory. AMPA receptors mediate the effects of glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter, and are significant in both physiological and pathological conditions, making them a key focus in neuroscience research and pharmacology.