Main endogenous inhibitory neurotransmitter. Activates ionotropic GABAA and GABAA-ρ receptors and metabotropic GABAB receptors. Also induces α-cell-mediated β-like endocrine cell neogenesis in vivo.
Solubility & Handling
Storage instructions
Room temperature
Solubility overview
Soluble in water (100mM)
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Synthesis of neurotransmitter GABA via the neuronal tricarboxylic acid cycle is elevated in rats with liver cirrhosis consistent with a high GABAergic tone in chronic hepatic encephalopathy.