beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine [Supplementary Concept]

glutamate agonist

Date introduced: January 1, 1973

MeSH Unique ID: C001824

Registry Number: 108SA6URTV

Heading Mapped to:

• Amino Acids, Diamino
• Cyanobacteria Toxins

Entry Terms:

• beta-methylamino-L-alanine
• 2-amino-3(methylamino)propionic acid
• L-BMAA
• alpha-amino-beta-methylaminopropionate

Previous Indexing:

• AMINO ACIDS (73-75)
• PROPIONATES (73-82)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Excitatory Amino Acid Agonists