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Definitions for glutamate
ˈglu təˌmeɪtglu·ta·mate

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. glutamatenoun

    a salt or ester of glutamic acid

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  1. glutamatenoun

    Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.

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  1. glutamate

    Glutamic acid (symbol Glu or E; the ionic form is known as glutamate) is an α-amino acid that is used by almost all living beings in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is a non-essential nutrient for humans, meaning that the human body can synthesize enough for its use. It is also the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate nervous system. It serves as the precursor for the synthesis of the inhibitory gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in GABA-ergic neurons. Its molecular formula is C5H9NO4. Glutamic acid exists in three optically isomeric forms; the dextrorotatory L-form is usually obtained by hydrolysis of gluten or from the waste waters of beet-sugar manufacture or by fermentation. Its molecular structure could be idealized as HOOC−CH(NH2)−(CH2)2−COOH, with two carboxyl groups −COOH and one amino group −NH2. However, in the solid state and mildly acidic water solutions, the molecule assumes an electrically neutral zwitterion structure −OOC−CH(NH+3)−(CH2)2−COOH. It is encoded by the codons GAA or GAG. The acid can lose one proton from its second carboxyl group to form the conjugate base, the singly-negative anion glutamate −OOC−CH(NH+3)−(CH2)2−COO−. This form of the compound is prevalent in neutral solutions. The glutamate neurotransmitter plays the principal role in neural activation. This anion creates the savory umami flavor of foods and is found in glutamate flavorings such as MSG. In Europe it is classified as food additive E620. In highly alkaline solutions the doubly negative anion −OOC−CH(NH2)−(CH2)2−COO− prevails. The radical corresponding to glutamate is called glutamyl.

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  1. glutamate

    Glutamate is a powerful excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses across the synaptic cleft. It is involved in cognitive functions like learning and memory. However, excessive amounts can lead to cell damage and has been linked with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. In addition, glutamate is also a naturally occurring amino acid found in various types of food, often used as a flavor enhancer.

Editors Contribution

  1. glutamate

    A type of hormone and neurotransmitter created within a living organism and the brain and body of an animal or human being.

    Glutamate is also a neurotransmitter which makes it one of the most abundant molecules in the brain.


    Submitted by MaryC on January 30, 2020  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of glutamate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of glutamate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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