文摘
Cinnabarinic and xanthurenic acids (CA, XA) are neuroactive kynurenines metabolites. CA acts as an orthosteric agonist of mGlu4 receptors. Some in vitro and in vivo effects of XA are mediated by mGlu2/3 receptors. Other targets of CA and XA include the Ah receptor and VGLUT, respectively. CA and XA might have a role in the pathophysiology of CNS disorders.