Table 2.

Summary of neuroprotection by NMDA receptor subunit-specific antagonists

Neuroprotection
Antagonist DIV 14 DIV 21
Ifenprodil +++ +
Ro25-6981 +++ +
Conantokin-G +++ +++
Zinc - -
NVP-AAM077 - +
  • Neuroprotection against HIV/MDM by NMDA receptor antagonists was categorized as 75-100% protection (+++), 50-75% protection (++), 25-50% neuroprotection (+), or 0-25% protection (-) for DIV 14 or DIV 21 hippocampal neurons.