Description
A potent antagonist highly selective for GluK1 (Kb = 10 nM), GluK3 (IC50 = 23 nM), and GluK1/K5 (Kb = 8 nM) subtype kainate receptors. Does not interact with GluK2 and GluK2/K5 receptors. Low affinity to AMPA receptors (Kd = 83 µM). Does not interact with mGluR1 or NMDA receptors at concentration less than 10 µM. Often used in studying neuronal excitability and synaptic plasticity