GABA Receptor

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Inhibitory Selectivity

Isoform-specific Inhibitors

GABA Receptor Products

All (33) GABA Receptor Inhibitors (4) GABA Receptor Activators (1) GABA Receptor Antagonists (10) GABA Receptor Agonists (16) GABA Receptor Modulators (2) New GABA Receptor Products

Catalog No.	Information	Product Use Citations	Product Validations
S1168	Valproic acid sodium salt (Sodium valproate) Valproic acid sodium salt (Sodium valproate) is a HDAC inhibitor by selectively inducing proteasomal degradation of HDAC2, used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraine headaches.	Nat Biotechnol, 2015, 10.1038/nbt.3130 J Neurosci, 2013, 33(17):7535-47 Cell Death Dis, 2016, 7:e2221	(A,B) Wild-type C57BL/6 male mice were treated with vehicle (saline) or 10 mg/kg of paraquat (PQ) for 3 days, and mice received VPA (3.5 mg/kg) or anacardic acid (5 mg/kg) starting 24 and 1 h before PQ injection. IL-6 mRNA expression was determined by real-time PCR.
S3018	Niflumic acid Niflumic acid is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 used for joint and muscular pain.
S4661	Tiagabine hydrochloride Tiagabine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of tiagabine, a nipecotic acid derivative with anticonvulsant property. A selective gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitor.
S4675	Tiagabine Tiagabine is an anti-convulsive medication and a selective gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitor.
S1969	Nefiracetam Nefiracetam is a GABAergic, cholinergic, and monoaminergic neuronal system enhancer for Ro 5-4864-induced convulsions. Phase 2.
S1332	Flumazenil Flumazenil is a competitive GABAA receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of benzodiazepine overdoses.	Biomed Pharmacother, 2018, 107:1674-1681 Holist Nurs Pract, 2017, 31(3):193-203
S6094^New	Imidazole-4(5)-acetic Acid Hydrochloride Imidazole-4(5)-acetic Acid Hydrochloride is a competitive antagonist at GABAC receptors.
S9249^New	Securinine Securinine, a major natural alkaloid product from the root of the plant Securinega suffruticosa, acts as a γ-amino butyric acid (GABA) receptor antagonist.
S9176^New	Pimpinellin Pimpinellin is a furocoumarin that acts as antagonist of proteins with GABA receptor activity.
s9065^New	Songorine Songorine, a ubiquitous alkaloid in the genus Aconitum, is a novel antagonist of the GABAA receptor in rat brain and has antiarrhythmic, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, regenerative and CNS-modulating properties.
S7071	(+)-Bicuculline (+)-Bicuculline is a competitive antagonist of GABA_A receptors with IC50 of 2 μM, also blocks Ca(2+)-activated potassium channels.	Br J Pharmacol, 2016, 173(10):1693-702 Eur J Pharmacol, 2018, 823:105-109 Sci Rep, 2016, 6: 19266	Effects of antagonists on the anti-hyperalgesic effects of sinomenine in CCI rats. * P<0.05 as compared to vehicle control group (N=8 per group). The GABAA receptor antagonist bicuculline but not the opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone nor the 5-HT1A receptor antagonist WAY100635 blocked the antinociceptive effects of 40 mg/kg sinomenine.
S2026	Ginkgolide A Ginkgolide A is an extract from in Ginkgo biloba and a g-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonist with a K_i of 14.5 μM.
S4587	Pentylenetetrazol Pentylenetetrazol displays activity as a central nervous system and respiratory stimulant. It is considered a non-competitive GABA(A) receptor antagonist.
S4197	Bemegride Bemegride is a central nervous system stimulant and antidote for barbiturate poisoning.
S5049	Thiocolchicoside Thiocolchicoside is a natural occuring glycoside originated from the flower seeds of superba gloriosa with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties as well as pronounced convulsant activity. It is also an antagonist of GABAA receptor.
S1338	Gabapentin HCl Gabapentin HCl is a GABA analogue, used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
S1329	Etomidate Etomidate is a GABAA receptor agonist, used as a short-acting anaesthetic agent or sedative.
S2133	Gabapentin Gabapentin is a GABA analogue, used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
S5612^New	Isonipecotic acid Isonipecotic acid is a heterocyclic compound that mainly acts as a GABAA receptor partial agonist.
S3072	(R)-baclofen (R)-baclofen is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid primarily used to treat spasticity.
S4574	Piperazine Piperazine, GABA receptor agonist, is an anthelmintic used in the treatment of the intestinal nematodes Ascaris lumbricoides and Enterobius vermicularis.
S4840	Baclofen Baclofen is a gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) derivative used as a skeletal muscle relaxant and central nervous system depressant. It activates GABA receptors, specifically the GABAB receptors.
S3634	6-Hydroxyflavone (6-HF) 6-Hydroxyflavone, a naturally occurring flavonoid, binds to GABAA receptors with moderate affinity and acts as a partial agonist of GABAA receptors.
S4892	Phenibut Phenibut, a GABA analogue, is a central nervous system depressant with anxiolytic and sedative effects.
S2269	Baicalin Baicalin is a known prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor and affects the GABA receptors.	J Nutr Biochem, 2013, 24(11):1953-62
S3786	Glabridin Glabridin, one of the active phytochemicals in licorice extract, binds to and activates the ligand binding domain of PPARγ, as well as the full length receptor. It is also a GABAA receptor positive modulator promoting fatty acid oxidation and improving learning and memory.
S2399	Dihydromyricetin Dihydromyricetin (Ampelopsin, Ampeloptin) is a natural antioxidant flavonoid from Ampelopsis grossedentata.	Food Chem Toxicol, 2012, 50(7):2508-14 Fundam Clin Pharmacol, 2016, 30(6):596-606 Oncotarget, 2016, 10.18632/oncotarget.10836	A. Cal27 cells transfected with GFP-LC3 plasmid were treated with different concentration of DHM for 24 h. The formation of GFP-LC3 puncta were examined using immunofluorescence and quantified. Scale bar 50 μm.
S3663	Afloqualone Afloqualone (AFQ) is a quinazolinone family GABAergic drug with muscle-relaxant and sedative effects, showing the agonist activity at the β subtype of the GABAa receptor.
S4270	Oxiracetam Oxiracetam, a cyclic derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is used as a nootropic drug to improve memory and learning.
S4700	4-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter with central nervous system (CNS) inhibitory activity.
S3748	Acamprosate Calcium Acamprosate, calcium acetylhomotaurinate, is a synthetic compound with a chemical structure similar to the amino acid neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the amino acid neuromodulator taurine.
S5805^New	Allopregnanolone Allopregnanolone, a neurosteroid synthesized from progesterone in brain, acts as a highly potent positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor.
S5131	Homotaurine Homotaurine is a synthetic organic compound that has GABAergic activity by mimicking GABA. It is a GABAA partial agonist as well as a GABAB receptor partial agonist with low efficacy.

Catalog No.	Information	Product Use Citations	Product Validations
S1168	Valproic acid sodium salt (Sodium valproate) Valproic acid sodium salt (Sodium valproate) is a HDAC inhibitor by selectively inducing proteasomal degradation of HDAC2, used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraine headaches.	Nat Biotechnol, 2015, 10.1038/nbt.3130 J Neurosci, 2013, 33(17):7535-47 Cell Death Dis, 2016, 7:e2221	(A,B) Wild-type C57BL/6 male mice were treated with vehicle (saline) or 10 mg/kg of paraquat (PQ) for 3 days, and mice received VPA (3.5 mg/kg) or anacardic acid (5 mg/kg) starting 24 and 1 h before PQ injection. IL-6 mRNA expression was determined by real-time PCR.
S3018	Niflumic acid Niflumic acid is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 used for joint and muscular pain.
S4661	Tiagabine hydrochloride Tiagabine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of tiagabine, a nipecotic acid derivative with anticonvulsant property. A selective gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitor.
S4675	Tiagabine Tiagabine is an anti-convulsive medication and a selective gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitor.

Catalog No.	Information	Product Use Citations	Product Validations
S1969	Nefiracetam Nefiracetam is a GABAergic, cholinergic, and monoaminergic neuronal system enhancer for Ro 5-4864-induced convulsions. Phase 2.

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S1969

Nefiracetam

Nefiracetam is a GABAergic, cholinergic, and monoaminergic neuronal system enhancer for Ro 5-4864-induced convulsions. Phase 2.

Catalog No.	Information	Product Use Citations	Product Validations
S1332	Flumazenil Flumazenil is a competitive GABAA receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of benzodiazepine overdoses.	Biomed Pharmacother, 2018, 107:1674-1681 Holist Nurs Pract, 2017, 31(3):193-203
S6094^New	Imidazole-4(5)-acetic Acid Hydrochloride Imidazole-4(5)-acetic Acid Hydrochloride is a competitive antagonist at GABAC receptors.
S9249^New	Securinine Securinine, a major natural alkaloid product from the root of the plant Securinega suffruticosa, acts as a γ-amino butyric acid (GABA) receptor antagonist.
S9176^New	Pimpinellin Pimpinellin is a furocoumarin that acts as antagonist of proteins with GABA receptor activity.
s9065^New	Songorine Songorine, a ubiquitous alkaloid in the genus Aconitum, is a novel antagonist of the GABAA receptor in rat brain and has antiarrhythmic, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, regenerative and CNS-modulating properties.
S7071	(+)-Bicuculline (+)-Bicuculline is a competitive antagonist of GABA_A receptors with IC50 of 2 μM, also blocks Ca(2+)-activated potassium channels.	Br J Pharmacol, 2016, 173(10):1693-702 Eur J Pharmacol, 2018, 823:105-109 Sci Rep, 2016, 6: 19266	Effects of antagonists on the anti-hyperalgesic effects of sinomenine in CCI rats. * P<0.05 as compared to vehicle control group (N=8 per group). The GABAA receptor antagonist bicuculline but not the opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone nor the 5-HT1A receptor antagonist WAY100635 blocked the antinociceptive effects of 40 mg/kg sinomenine.
S2026	Ginkgolide A Ginkgolide A is an extract from in Ginkgo biloba and a g-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonist with a K_i of 14.5 μM.
S4587	Pentylenetetrazol Pentylenetetrazol displays activity as a central nervous system and respiratory stimulant. It is considered a non-competitive GABA(A) receptor antagonist.
S4197	Bemegride Bemegride is a central nervous system stimulant and antidote for barbiturate poisoning.
S5049	Thiocolchicoside Thiocolchicoside is a natural occuring glycoside originated from the flower seeds of superba gloriosa with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties as well as pronounced convulsant activity. It is also an antagonist of GABAA receptor.

Catalog No.	Information	Product Use Citations	Product Validations
S1338	Gabapentin HCl Gabapentin HCl is a GABA analogue, used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
S1329	Etomidate Etomidate is a GABAA receptor agonist, used as a short-acting anaesthetic agent or sedative.
S2133	Gabapentin Gabapentin is a GABA analogue, used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
S5612^New	Isonipecotic acid Isonipecotic acid is a heterocyclic compound that mainly acts as a GABAA receptor partial agonist.
S3072	(R)-baclofen (R)-baclofen is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid primarily used to treat spasticity.
S4574	Piperazine Piperazine, GABA receptor agonist, is an anthelmintic used in the treatment of the intestinal nematodes Ascaris lumbricoides and Enterobius vermicularis.
S4840	Baclofen Baclofen is a gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) derivative used as a skeletal muscle relaxant and central nervous system depressant. It activates GABA receptors, specifically the GABAB receptors.
S3634	6-Hydroxyflavone (6-HF) 6-Hydroxyflavone, a naturally occurring flavonoid, binds to GABAA receptors with moderate affinity and acts as a partial agonist of GABAA receptors.
S4892	Phenibut Phenibut, a GABA analogue, is a central nervous system depressant with anxiolytic and sedative effects.
S2269	Baicalin Baicalin is a known prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor and affects the GABA receptors.	J Nutr Biochem, 2013, 24(11):1953-62
S3786	Glabridin Glabridin, one of the active phytochemicals in licorice extract, binds to and activates the ligand binding domain of PPARγ, as well as the full length receptor. It is also a GABAA receptor positive modulator promoting fatty acid oxidation and improving learning and memory.
S2399	Dihydromyricetin Dihydromyricetin (Ampelopsin, Ampeloptin) is a natural antioxidant flavonoid from Ampelopsis grossedentata.	Food Chem Toxicol, 2012, 50(7):2508-14 Fundam Clin Pharmacol, 2016, 30(6):596-606 Oncotarget, 2016, 10.18632/oncotarget.10836	A. Cal27 cells transfected with GFP-LC3 plasmid were treated with different concentration of DHM for 24 h. The formation of GFP-LC3 puncta were examined using immunofluorescence and quantified. Scale bar 50 μm.
S3663	Afloqualone Afloqualone (AFQ) is a quinazolinone family GABAergic drug with muscle-relaxant and sedative effects, showing the agonist activity at the β subtype of the GABAa receptor.
S4270	Oxiracetam Oxiracetam, a cyclic derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is used as a nootropic drug to improve memory and learning.
S4700	4-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter with central nervous system (CNS) inhibitory activity.
S3748	Acamprosate Calcium Acamprosate, calcium acetylhomotaurinate, is a synthetic compound with a chemical structure similar to the amino acid neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the amino acid neuromodulator taurine.

Catalog No.	Information	Product Use Citations	Product Validations
S5805^New	Allopregnanolone Allopregnanolone, a neurosteroid synthesized from progesterone in brain, acts as a highly potent positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor.
S5131	Homotaurine Homotaurine is a synthetic organic compound that has GABAergic activity by mimicking GABA. It is a GABAA partial agonist as well as a GABAB receptor partial agonist with low efficacy.

Catalog No.

Information

Product Use Citations

Product Validations

S5805^New

Allopregnanolone

Allopregnanolone, a neurosteroid synthesized from progesterone in brain, acts as a highly potent positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor.

S5131

Homotaurine

Homotaurine is a synthetic organic compound that has GABAergic activity by mimicking GABA. It is a GABAA partial agonist as well as a GABAB receptor partial agonist with low efficacy.