TCN-201 is the first NMDA receptor antagonist that is specific for NR2A-subunit containing receptors. The pIC50 for NR2A NMDA receptors is 6.8. TCN-201has no effect on NR2B-containing receptors at concentrations up to 50 mM.
TCN-201 is a sulphonamide derivative, that negatively modulates glycine binding to the GluN1 (glutamate receptor subunit) subunit of the receptor.
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