Quinolinic Acid

A metabolite of tryptophan with a possible role in neurodegenerative disorders. Elevated CSF levels of quinolinic acid are correlated with the severity of neuropsychological deficits in patients who have AIDS.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.725.822.700

MeSH Unique ID: D017378

Registry Number: F6F0HK1URN

Entry Terms:

• Quinolinic Acid, Disodium Salt
• Quinolinic Acid, Copper(2+) Salt
• Quinolinic Acid, Strontium Salt
• Quinolinate

Previous Indexing:

• Quinolinic Acids (1981-1992)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Pyridines
Quinolinic Acids
Quinolinic Acid