Arecaidine hydrochloride, a pyridine alkaloid, is a potent GABA uptake inhibitor. Arecaidine hydrochloride is a substrate of H+-coupled amino acid transporter 1 (PAT1, SLC36A1) and competitively inhibits L-proline uptake[1][2].
3α,21-Dihydroxy-5α-pregnan-20-one (THDOC), an endogenous neurosteroid, is a positive modulator of GABAA receptors. 3α,21-Dihydroxy-5α-pregnan-20-one potentiates neuronal response to low concentrations of GABA at α4β1δ GABAA receptors in vitro.
Pagoclone is an active (+)-enantiomer of the racemate RP 59037. Pagoclone is a partial GABA(A) receptor agonist used for the treatment of panic and anxiety disorders.
Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone, an neurosteroid, is a potent positive allosteric modulator (PAM) of GABAA receptor. Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone has potent neuroinhibitory properties[1][2].
Riluzole-13C,15N2 is the 13C and 15N labeled Riluzole[1]. Riluzole is an anticonvulsant drug and belongs to the family of use-dependent Na+ channel blocker which can also inhibit GABA uptake with an IC50 of 43 μM[2][3].
(S)-SNAP5114 is a selective GABA transport inhibitor, with IC50 values of 5 μM and 21 μM for hGAT-3 and rGAT-2, respectively. (S)-SNAP5114 is an anticonvulsant drug[1][2].
APS3 is a GABA and nACh receptors inhibitor, with a LC50 of 7.2423 μg/mL against Plutella xylostella[1].
Methionine (MRX-1024) is an effective chemoprotective agent which can also inhibit the neuronal activity through GABAA receptor activation.
Etifoxine Hcl(HOE 36-801) is potentiator of GABAA receptor function in cultured neurons. Etifoxine preferentially acts on β2 or β3 subunit-containing GABAA receptors. IC50 value:Target: GABAA receptorEtifoxine exhibits anxiolytic activity in rodents and humans with no sedative, myorelaxant or mnesic side effects. Etifoxine acts as a ligand of the translocator protein (TSPO); promotes axonal regeneration.
Waglerin-1, a 22-amino acid peptide, is a competitive antagonist of the muscle nicotinic receptor (nAChR)[1].
Afloqualone is a agonist of GABA receptor .Target: GABA Receptorin vitro: Afloqualone is a quinazolinone family GABAergic drug.Afloqualone is an analogue of methaqualone. It has sedative and muscle-relaxant effects, resulting from its agonist activity at the β subtype of the GABAa receptor.in vivo: Afloqualone slightly increased the response during the alarm period in one out of 3 rats at 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg p.o., respectively.
Org20599 is a positive allosteric modulator and at higher concentrations direct agonist of GABAA receptor with an EC50 of 1.1 μM[1].
Pipequaline (PK 8165) is a non-selective GABAA receptor partial agonist with anxiolytic activity.
U93631 is a GABAA receptor ligand of novel chemical structure with IC50 of 100 nM,and has been shown to induce a rapid, time-dependent decay of GABA-induced whole-cell Cl-currents in recombinant GABAA receptors. target: GABAA receptorIC 50: GABAA receptor[1]In vitro: In the presence of U93631 at 5 UM, the peak amplitude decreased as a function of GABA concentration, with the half-maximal inhibitory concentration being approximately 100 nM, which is close to the Kd for the high affinity GABA site(85 nM). It appears that the drug interacts with GABA-bound receptors (at least monoliganded) and accelerates receptor desensitization,rather than acting as an open channel blocker. [1]
GABAA receptor agent 2 TFA is a potent and high-affinity GABAA receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 24 nM (human α1β2γ2 GABAA-expressing tsA201 cells) and a Ki of 28 nM (rat GABAA receptors). GABAA receptor agent 2 TFA is inactive against four human GABA transporters (hGAT-1, hBGT-1, hGAT-2, and hGAT-3)[1].
AWD 131-138(Imepitoin) is a new low-affinity partial benzodiazepine receptor agonist with potent anticonvulsant and anxiolytic properties in rodent models.IC50 Value: Target: GABA receptorin vitro: AWD 131-138 dose-dependently stimulated GABA currents(Recombinant gamma-aminobutyric acid A (GABA(A)) receptors of the subunit compositions alpha1beta2gamma2, alpha1beta3gamma2, alpha2beta2gamma2, alpha3beta2gamma2 and alpha5beta2gamma2). At 10 microM AWD 131-138, this allosteric stimulation amounted in average to about 12-21% of the maximal stimulation achieved using diazepam. The threshold of stimulation was about 0.3-1.0 microM [1]. in vivo: AWD 131-138 did not produce midazolam-like responding or alter response rates at cumulative doses up to 18.0 mg/kg i.m. (plasma levels over 2100 ng/ml). When AWD 131-138 (10-100 microg/kg/injection) was studied by substitution, responding declined to vehicle substitution levels within three sessions. At the dose of 100 microg/kg i.v. AWD 131-138, sufficient drug was self-administered during the first session (about 3.5 mg/kg) to produce plasma levels above 1000 ng/ml, yet responding over the next two sessions dropped to vehicle levels [2]. Prolonged oral administration with twice-daily dosing of ELB 138 with either 5 or 40 mg/kg over a 5-week period was not associated with loss of anticonvulsant efficacy in the PTZ dog model [3].
Etifoxine-d5 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].
Broflanilide is a potential insecticide and metabolized to desmethyl-broflanilide, which is a potent antagonist at the insect resistant-to-dieldrin (RDL) GABA receptor, and inhibits S. litura RDL GABAR, with an IC50 value of 1.3 nM.
Aminooxyacetic acid hemihydrochloride is a malate-aspartate shuttle (MAS) inhibitor which also inhibits the GABA degradating enzyme GABA-T.
Etifoxine(HOE 36-801) is potentiator of GABAA receptor function in cultured neurons. Etifoxine preferentially acts on β2 or β3 subunit-containing GABAA receptors. IC50 value:Target: GABAA receptorEtifoxine exhibits anxiolytic activity in rodents and humans with no sedative, myorelaxant or mnesic side effects. Etifoxine acts as a ligand of the translocator protein (TSPO); promotes axonal regeneration.
Tiagabine hydrochloride hydrate is a potent and selective GABA uptake inhibitor, used as an anticonvulsant agent, with IC50s of 67, 446 and 182 nM for [3H]GABA uptake in Synaptosomes, Neurons and Glia, respectively[1].
Ginkgolide A is an extract from in Ginkgo biloba and a g-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonist.Target: GABA ReceptorGinkgolide A is a highly active PAF antagonist cage molecule that is isolated from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree. Shows potential in a wide variety of inflammatory and immunological disorders. Ginkgolide A significantly shortened the sleeping time induced by anesthetics in mice [1]. Ginkgolide A failed to affect apoptotic damage neither in serum-deprived nor in staurosporine-treated neurons [2].
DPNI-GABA is a nitroindoline cage compound that inhibits GABA(A) receptors and reduces GABA-evoked peak responses with an IC50 value of 0.5 mM[1].
Tigolaner is a GABA antagonist that regulates chloride channel. Tigolaner is an antiparasitic agent[1].
Tiagabine hydrochloride(NO328 hydrochloride) is a selective gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitor.Target: GABA reuptake inhibitorTiagabine had an early onset of effect, as shown by significant reduction from baseline in mean HAM-A total score compared with placebo at week 1 (observed cases, p < .05). Tiagabine was generally well tolerated and not associated with changes in sexual functioning or depressive status. Symptoms of a discontinuation syndrome during taper were not observed. Tiagabine may be a useful treatment option for adult patients diagnosed with GAD [1]. Tiagabine was generally well tolerated; the most common adverse events were nausea, dizziness and headaches [2]. Tiagabine (0.1 microM), an antiepileptic drug that specifically inhibits the GAT-1 GABA transporter inhibited GABA uptake 50% in temporal cortex and 60-68% in white structures [3].
mGAT3/4-IN-1 (compound 19b) is a potent mGAT3/mGAT4 inhibitor, with pIC50 values of 5.31 and 5.24, respectively. mGAT3/4-IN-1 exhibits a significant tactile allodynia reduction in diabetic neuropathic mice[1].
Procaine Hydrochloride is a local anesthetic drug of the amino ester group.Target: OthersProcaine is a local anesthetic of the ester type that has a slow onset and a short duration of action.Procaine (0.01-100 microM) inhibited the 5-HT3 receptor-mediated inward current in the whole-cell patch clamp recording. Procaine appears to produce a competitive inhibition on 5-HT3 receptors with a KD of 1.7 microM [1]. Procaine is a DNA-demethylating agent that produces a 40% reduction in 5-methylcytosine DNA content as determined by high-performance capillary electrophoresis or total DNA enzyme digestion. Procaine can also demethylate densely hypermethylated CpG islands. Procaine also has growth-inhibitory effects in these cancer cells, causing mitotic arrest [2]. Procaine functions as an excitant of limbic system cells, and that procaine alters synaptic transmission in some, but not all, output pathways from the amygdale [3].
γ-Acetylenic GABA hydrochloride is a GABA transaminase inhibitor.
(S)-Cipepofol is the inactive isomer of Cipepofol (HY-116152).Cipepofol (HSK3486) is a sleep-promoting active molecule and a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor enhancer[1].
Anxiolytic/nonsedative agent-1 (compound 2b) is a potent and selective GABAA agonist. Anxiolytic/nonsedative agent-1 shows appreciable affinity for the BzR in bovine brain membranes with Kis of 14, 121, 239 nM for α1β2γ2, α2β2γ2, α5β3γ2, respectively. Anxiolytic/nonsedative agent-1 shows α2 selective efficacy in vitro and anxioselective effects in vivo[1].