Merck, A7127-1G, Agmatine sulfate salt

Application
Agmatine sulfate salt has been used:to study its effects on nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation and cytokine responses in sub-chronic restraint stress rat models
as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor blocker to study its therapeutic effects on autistic behaviors in the valproic acid-induced animal model of autism
as a standard to determine the bioactive amines in vegetables by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Agmatine is a decarboxylated arginine that is present ubiquitously in all living organisms. It is found in food sources such as plant source food and animal products. It exhibits cryoprotective effects against several body functions such as nephroprotection, neuroprotection, gastroprotection, and cardioprotection. Agmatine also exhibits therapeutic effects against neurotrauma, neuropathic pain, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and psychiatric diseases. It is involved in blocking many ionic channels such as ATP-sensitive K⁺ channels and voltage-gated Ca²⁺ channels. Agmatine modulates nitric oxide production and inhibits matrix metalloproteases.
Putative endogenous neurotransmitter at imidazoline receptors; displaces clonidine at α₂-adrenergic and at imidazoline receptors; blocks NMDA-activated ion channels in hippocampal neurons.