DNQX
Encyclopedia
DNQX is an AMPA
and Kainate receptor antagonist
. It is used in a variety of molecular biology
subfields, notably neurophysiology
, to assist researchers in determining the properties of various types of ion channels.
AMPA
AMPA is a compound that is a specific agonist for the AMPA receptor, where it mimics the effects of the neurotransmitter glutamate....
and Kainate receptor antagonist
Receptor antagonist
A receptor antagonist is a type of receptor ligand or drug that does not provoke a biological response itself upon binding to a receptor, but blocks or dampens agonist-mediated responses...
. It is used in a variety of molecular biology
Molecular biology
Molecular biology is the branch of biology that deals with the molecular basis of biological activity. This field overlaps with other areas of biology and chemistry, particularly genetics and biochemistry...
subfields, notably neurophysiology
Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology is a part of physiology. Neurophysiology is the study of nervous system function...
, to assist researchers in determining the properties of various types of ion channels.