Evans blue

Evans blue (C.I. 23860) is an effective inhibitor of glutamate uptake by synaptic vesicles and also acts as an antagonist of AMPA/kainate receptors. As an azo dye, Evans blue binds to serum albumin, enabling detection of blood-brain barrier integrity and permeability.

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