glutamate

[ gloo-tuh-meyt ]

noun

1. a salt or ester of glutamic acid.

glutamate

/ ˈɡluːtəˌmeɪt /

noun

1. any salt of glutamic acid, esp its sodium salt See monosodium glutamate

Word History and Origins

Origin of glutamate¹

First recorded in 1875–80; glutam(ic acid) + -ate ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of glutamate¹

C19: from glutam ( ic acid ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Two of the genetic differences identified by the team involve genes known as glutamate receptors 1 and 4 respectively, which are important for nerve and brain function.

From Science Daily

The team found that the phasic inhibitory interneurons become stimulated by lots of input of the neurotransmitter glutamate from the excitatory neurons and vigorously spike, or fire.

From Science Daily

Each color in this slice of a mouse’s eye is a different amino acid; green is glutamine, pink is taurine and blue is glutamate.

From New York Times

Examples that can be found around us include various amino acids, including monosodium glutamate, food proteins, enzymes, flavoring compounds, food colorings, and bioactive substances.

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"So I think temperature sensing may be an ancient function, at least for some of these glutamate receptors, that was eventually co-opted as organisms evolved more complex nervous systems."

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