GABA analogue

A GABA analogue is a compound which is an analogue or derivative of the neurotransmitter gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) (the IUPAC of which is 4-aminobutanoic acid).

γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Many GABA analogues are used as drugs, especially as anticonvulsants, sedatives, and anxiolytics,any of the drugs Binds with selective receptor are becomes channel opens

List of GABA analoguesEdit

DeaminatedEdit

3- or 4-HydroxylatedEdit

β-SubstitutedEdit

CyclizedEdit

GABA prodrugsEdit

Others/miscellaneousEdit

See alsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ John Scott Werry; Michael G. Aman (29 June 2013). Practitioner's Guide to Psychoactive Drugs for Children and Adolescents. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 415–. ISBN 978-1-4899-0086-9.