QUISQUALATE
\kwˈɪskwəlˌe͡ɪt], \kwˈɪskwəlˌeɪt], \k_w_ˈɪ_s_k_w_ə_l_ˌeɪ_t]\
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An agonist at two subsets of excitatory amino acid receptors, ionotropic receptors that directly control membrane channels and metabotropic receptors that indirectly mediate calcium mobilization from intracellular stores. The compound is obtained from the seeds and fruit of Quisqualis chinensis.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].