title: Neuroexcitatory amino acids: 4-methylene glutamic acid derivatives : Short Communication.
abstract: A short synthesis of 4-methylene glutamic acid was achieved. Under thermal conditions the corresponding anhydride reacted with 2,3 dimethylbutadiene to afford the corresponding DIELS-ALDER adduct in good yield. L-4-methylene glutamic acid essentially acts on glutamate metabotropic receptors and is as potent as L-Glu in producing IPs.
authors.affiliation: URA 468, CNRS, Université Montpellier II, F-34095, Montpellier Cédex 5, France.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Receveur
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Roumestant
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Viallefont