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D-Serine

≥98% (TLC), suitable for ligand binding assays

Synonym(s):

β-Hydroxyalanine, (R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic acid, Ser

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H7NO3
CAS Number:
312-84-5
Molecular Weight:
105.09
NACRES:
NA.32
PubChem Substance ID:
24278008
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Number:
206-229-4
MDL number:
MFCD00004269
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721403

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Product Name

D-Serine, ≥98% (TLC)

InChI key

MTCFGRXMJLQNBG-UWTATZPHSA-N

InChI

1S/C3H7NO3/c4-2(1-5)3(6)7/h2,5H,1,4H2,(H,6,7)/t2-/m1/s1

SMILES string

N[C@H](CO)C(O)=O

assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

ligand binding assay: suitable

color

white to off-white

application(s)

cell analysis

Quality Level

200

Gene Information

human ... GRIN1(2902)

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Application

D-serine has been used as a substrate in D-amino acid oxidase (DAO) activity in human 1321N1 astrocytoma cells. It has also been used in intracerebroventricular administration in rat for the induction of antinociceptive effect.
D-serine has been used to prevent glycine-dependent desensitization of N-methyl D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) and to study its effects on NMDARs to correct behavioral abnormalities in rats after partial sciatic nerve ligation (PSNL).

Biochem/physiol Actions

D-serine is essential for the normal development of dendrites, neuroblast migration and may have therapeutic potential for treating schizophrenia and depression states. The levels of D-serine is elevated in traumatic brain injury (TBI).
D-serine is an agonist and glycine mimic which is active at the strychnine-insensitive glycine binding site associated with the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor as well as the inhibitory post-synaptic glycine receptor. Along with glutamate, it has a role in various physiological processes including synaptic plasticity and receptor transmission. Dysregulation of D-serine signaling has been linked with neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.

General description

D-serine is a dextro amino acid present in neurons, astrocytes, and microglia. It is synthesized from L-serine by the enzyme serine racemase. Racemase also catalyzes the breakdown of D-serine into ammonia and pyruvate. It is oxidized to hydroxypyruvate by D-amino acid oxidase.
D-serine is an unusual amino acid expressed in the mammalian brain.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

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WXBD4938V
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SLCC4654
SLBV0162
SLBK9595V

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Differential roles of hippocampal glutamatergic receptors in neuropathic anxiety-like behavior after partial sciatic nerve ligation in rats.
Wang XQ
BMC Neuroscience, 16, 14-14 (2015)
Impact of Aging in Microglia-Mediated D-Serine Balance in the CNS
Beltran-Castillo S, et al.
Mediators of Inflammation, 2018 (2018)
Antinociceptive effect of intracerebroventricular administration of d-serine on formalin-induced pain
Ito M, et al.
Journal of Anesthesia, 28(2), 228-234 (2014)
D-serine as a gliotransmitter and its roles in brain development and disease
Van Horn MR, et al.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 7, 39-39 (2013)
High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Kantrowitz JT
Schizophrenia Research, 121(1-3), 125-130 (2010)
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