Used in neuroscience research to study excitotoxicity and neurodegenerative diseases. Acts as an agonist for glutamate receptors, helping to understand mechanisms of neuronal damage. Applied in experimental models to mimic conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease. Also utilized in pharmacological studies to explore potential neuroprotective agents. Its role in inducing selective motor neuron damage makes it valuable for testing therapeutic interventions.