Description_x000D_ Amino Acid Sequence_x000D_ NAc-Asp-Glu_x000D_ Application_x000D_ N-Acetyl-Asp-Glu has been used in N-acetylated α-linked acidic dipeptidase (NAALADase) assay and affinity experiments._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Endogenous neurotransmitter localized to neurons with high affinity for metabotropic glutamate receptors, mGluR3. It is an antagonist at NMDA receptors. Catabolized by carboxypeptidase II, which is expressed on astrocyte membranes, to N-acetylaspartate and glutamate._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone._x000D_ Caution_x000D_ Store desiccated._x000D_ Other Notes_x000D_ Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. A5930.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.