Topiramate (McN 4853) lithium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic agent. Topiramate lithium is a GluR5 receptor antagonist. Topiramate produces its antiepileptic effects through enhancement of GABAergic activity, inhibition of kainate/AMPA receptors, inhibition of voltage-sensitive sodium and calcium channels, increases in potassium conductance, and inhibition of carbonic anhydrase[1][2][3].
6-methylflavone is an activator of α1β2γ2L and α1β2 GABAA receptors.
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde-d5 is the deuterium labeled p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde[1]. p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a one of the major components in vanilla aroma, with antagonistic effect on GABAA receptor of the α1β2γ2S subtype at high concentrations[2].
DAA1106 is a potent and selective ligand for peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR), as a potent and selective agonist at the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor.Target:PBRin vitro: DAA1106 binding to PBR was significantly increased in widespread areas in MCI subjects when compared to healthy controls.[1] DAA-1106 is a drug which acts as a potent and selective agonist at the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor, also known as the mitochondrial 18 kDa translocator protein or TSPO, but with no affinity at the GABAA receptor. [2]in vivo: DAA-1106 has anxiolytic effects in animal studies. DAA-1106 has a sub-nanomolar binding affinity (Ki) of 0.28nM, and has been used extensively in its 3H or 11C radiolabelled form to map TSPO in the body and brain, which has proved especially helpful in monitoring the progress of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. [2]
Ginsenoside Rc, one of major Ginsenosides from Panax ginseng, enhances GABA receptorA (GABAA)-mediated ion channel currents (IGABA). Ginsenoside Rc inhibits the expression of TNF-α and IL-1β.
Etifoxine-d3 is the deuterium labeled Etifoxine. Etifoxine, a non-benzodiazepine GABAergic compound, is a positive allosteric modulator of α1β2γ2 and α1β3γ2 subunit-containing GABAA receptors. Etifoxine reveals anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties in rodents[1][2][3].
Aminooxyacetic acid (Carboxymethoxylamine) is a malate-aspartate shuttle (MAS) inhibitor. Aminooxyacetic acid also inhibits the GABA degradating enzyme GABA-T.
S-8510 (phosphate) is an inverse Benzodiazepine (BDZ) receptor agonist, with Kis of 34.6 nM, 36.2 nM for –GABA and +GABA respectively.
Isonipecotic acid is a GABAA receptor partial agonist[1].
Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone-d3 is the deuterium labeled Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone. Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone, an neurosteroid, is a potent positive allosteric modulator (PAM) of GABAA receptor. Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone has potent neuroinhibitory properties[1][2][3].
Picamilon is a derivative of γ-aminobutyric acid that has nootropic effect[1].
α-Thujone is a monoterpene isolated from Thuja occidentalis essential oil with potent anti-tumor activities. α-Thujone is a reversible modulator of the GABA type A receptor and the IC50 for α-Thujone is 21 μM in suppressing the GABA-induced currents. α-Thujone induces ROS accumulation-dependent cytotoxicity, also induces cell apoptosis and autophagy. α-Thujone has antinociceptive, insecticidal, and anthelmintic activity, and easily penetrates the blood-brain barrier[1][2][3].
γ-Acetylenic GABA (4-Aminohex-5-ynoic acid) is an irreversible inhibitor of GABA-transaminase. γ-Acetylenic GABA can increase the concentration of GABA in rat brain[1][2][3].
Guvacine hydrobromide, an alkaloid found in the nut of Areca catechu, is a potent GABA uptakp inhibitor. Guvacine hydrobromide inhibits rat GAT-1, rat GAT-2 and rat GAT-3 with IC50 values of 39 μM, 58 μM and 378 μM, respectively[1].
Nipecotic acid ((±)-β-Homoproline) is a potent inhibitor of neuronal and glial-aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake in vitro. Nipecotic acid can also directly activate GABAA-like chloride channels, with an EC50 of approximately 300 μM[1][2].
(-)-Bicuculline methochloride (l-Bicuculline methochloride) is a potent GABAA receptor antagonist. (-)-Bicuculline methochloride blocks afterhyperpolarizations (AHPs) mediated by Ca2+-activated K+ channels in various types of neurons[1].
Chrodrimanin B, a metabolite of a fungal, is a potent, non-open-channel-blocking antagonist on B. mori GABAR RDL with an IC50 of 1.13 nM. Chrodrimanin B attenuates the peak current amplitude of the GABA response of RDL with an IC50 of 1.66 nM. Chrodrimanin B, a meroterpenoid, shows insecticidal activity[1].
Guvacine hydrochloride is an alkaloid from the nut of Areca catechu, acts as an inhibitor of GABA transporter, and dispalys modest selectivity for cloned GABA transporters with IC50s of 14 μM (human GAT-1), 39 μM (rat GAT-1), 58 μM (rat GAT-2), 119 μM (human GAT-3), 378 μM (rat GAT-3), and 1870 μM (human BGT-3).
Guvacine, an alkaloid found in the nut of Areca catechu, is a potent GABA uptakp inhibitor. Guvacine inhibits rat GAT-1, rat GAT-2 and rat GAT-3 with IC50 values of 39 μM, 58 μM and 378 μM, respectively[1].
Pipazethate (SKF 70230A), a pyridobenzothiazine derivative, is a potent GABA antagonist. Pipazethate has antitussive activity. Pipazethate can be used in research in cough supressant[1].
Valerenic acid ((-)-Valerenic Acid), a sesquiterpenoid, is an orally active positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors. Valerenic acid is also a partial agonist of the 5-HT5a receptor. Valerenic acid mediates anxiolytic activity via GABAA receptors containing the β3 subunit. Valerenic acid also exhibits potent antioxidant properties[1][2][3].
ZK 93423 is a potent benzodiazepine GABAA receptor agonist with a certain cooling effect on rodents[1].
GS39783 is a positive allosteric modulator (PAM) of GABABR. Positive modulation of the GABABR can be used for the research of Nicotine addiction[1].
Pregabalin arenacarbil is a prodrug of Pregabalin.Pregabalin is an analog of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) for the research of post herpetic neuralgia, peripheral diabetic neuropathy,fibromyalgia and epilepsy[1].
rac-BHFF is a potent and orally active allosteric enhancer of GABAB receptor[1].
3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamic acid is a phenylpropanoid isolated from the roots of Polygala tenuifoliaWILLD, with anti-stress effect, prolonging the sleeping time in animals[1][2]. 3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamic acid increases expression of GAD65 and γ-subunit of GABAA receptor, but shows no effect on the amounts of α-, β-subunits[2].
GBLD345, a nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic agent, is a non- selective, potent GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator (PAM)[1].
Muscimol (Agarin; Agarine) hydrochloride is an isoxazole with psychoactive activity. Muscimol hydrochloride is also a selective agonist of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA ionotropic receptors. Muscimol hydrochloride can be isolated from from Amanita muscaria and related mushrooms. All in all, Muscimol is a potent GABAA receptors agonist (EC50=0.2 μM), a partial GABACreceptors agonist, and an inactive GABAB receptors agonist. Muscimol hydrochloride has calming, anti-anxiety and hallucinatory effects[1].
L-663581 (FG-8205) is an agonist of benzodiazepine receptor, acting as a partial agonist at GABA A receptor[1].
CGP55845 hydrochloride is a potent and selective GABAB receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 6 nM. CGP55845 hydrochloride can be used for neurological research[1][2].