Quinolinic Acid
Synonyms
2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid
Quinolinate
Quinolinic Acid, Copper(2+) Salt
Quinolinic Acid, Disodium Salt
Quinolinic Acid, Strontium Salt
A metabolite of tryptophan with a possible role in neurodegenerative disorders. Elevated CSF levels of quinolinic acid are correlated with the severity of neuropsychological deficits in patients who have AIDS.