NNC05-2090 (hydrochloride) is a GABA uptake inhibitor. NNC05-2090 is a betaine/GABA transporter (BGT-1) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 10.6 μM. NNC05-2090 can be used for the research of epilepsy and neurological disease[1][2].
Cipepofol-d6 (Ciprofol-d6; HSK3486-d6) is deuterium labeled Cipepofol (HY-116152). Cipepofol (HSK3486), a psychomotor stabilizing agent, is a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor potentiator.
Jujuboside A is a glycoside extracted from Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, a Chinese herbal medicine used to treat insomnia and anxiety.
Fipronil is an insecticide that acts as a selective antagonist of insect GABA receptors (IC50s = 30 nM and 1,600 nM for cockroach and rat receptors, respectively). Fipronil also inhibits desensitizing and non-desensitizing glutamate-induced chloride currents in cockroach neurons (IC500s = 800 nM and 10 nM, respectively). Fipronil induces activity of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms CYP1A1/2, CYP2B1/2, and CYP3A1/2 in isolated rat liver microsomes.
Lesogaberan (AZD-3355) napadisylate is a potent and selective GABAB receptor agonist with an EC50 of 8.6 nM for human recombinant GABAB receptors. Binding affinity (Kis) of 5.1 nM and 1.4 μM for rat brain GABAB and GABAA receptors, respectively[1].
L-838417 is a selective partial agonist at the α2, α3 and α5 subtypes of the GABAA receptor and an antagonist at the α1, with binding Ki values of 0.79 nM, 0.67 nM, 1.67 nM, 267 nM, 2.25 nM and 2183 nM for α1β3γ2, α2β3γ2, α3β3γ2, α4β3γ2, α5β3γ2 and α6β3γ2[1].
PF 0713, a GABAA receptor agonist, is used as an intravenous sedative-hypnotic for general anaesthesia, ICU sedation, procedural sedation, chemotherapy.
TPA023B is a potent, α2/α3 subtype-selective GABAA receptor partial agonist with Ki of 2.0 and 1.8 nM, does not affect the functioning of the α1 subtype; demonstrates anxiolytic effects in rodent and primate models of anxiety, with no significant effects in ataxia and/or myorelaxation.
LAU159 is a functionally selective positive modulator of α1β3 GABA(A) receptor with an EC50 of 2.2 μM[1].
17β-Estradiol sulfate (sodium), also known as β-Estradiol 3-sulfate sodium salt, is a neuroactive steroid[1][2].
Riluzole hydrochloride 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.
BPDBA is a selective and noncompetitive betaine/GABA transporter (BGT-1) inhibitor with IC50s of 20 μM and 35 μM against human BGT-1 and mouse GAT2, respectively[1].
Abecarnil (ZK 112119) is a ligand or a partial agonist for benzodiazepine (BZ) receptor. Abecarnil possesses anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties. Abecarnil can act as a positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptor. Abecarnil inhibits the binding of the BZ [3H]lormetazepam to rat cerebral cortex membranes, with an IC50 of 0.82 nM. Abecarnil can be used for epilepsy research[1][2][3][4].
MRK-016 is a selective, orally bioavailable inverse agonist of GABAA α5 receptor, with an EC50 of 3 nM for GABAA α5, and Kis of 0.83, 0.85, 0.77 and 1.4 nM for human GABAA α1β3γ2, GABAA α2β3γ2, GABAA α3β3γ2, and GABAA α5β3γ2, respectively; MRK-016 also readily penetrates the CNS.
FG 7142 (ZK 39106; LSU-65), a non-selectively benzodiazepine inverse agonist, has high affinity for the α1 subunit-containing GABAA receptor (Ki=91 nM). FG 7142 (ZK 39106; LSU-65) also modulates GABA-induced chloride flux at GABAA receptors expressing the α1 subunit (EC50= 137 nM). FG 7142 (ZK 39106; LSU-65) can increase tyrosine hydroxylation and cause upregulation of β-adrenoceptors in mouse cerebral cortex[1].
Acamprosate calcium(Campral EC) is a GABA receptor agonist and modulator of glutamatergic systems; reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol addiction.IC50 value:Target: GABA receptorAcamprosate, or N-acetyl homotaurine, is an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor modulator approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a pharmacological treatment for alcohol dependence.Acamprosate has low bioavailability, but also has an excellent tolerability and safety profile. In comparison with naltrexone and disulfiram, which are the other FDA-approved treatments for alcohol dependence, acamprosate is unique in that it is not metabolized by the liver and is also not impacted by alcohol use, so can be administered to patients with hepatitis or liver disease (a common comorbid condition among individuals with alcohol dependence) and to patients who continue drinking alcohol.
NCS-382 (sodium) is a potent GABA receptor antagonist. NCS-382 (sodium) has anti-sedative and anti-hypnotic activities and can be used in research related to neurological diseases[1].
MRK-623 is a potent, α2/α3 subunit functionally selectiviie GABAA receptor agonist.
Loreclezole hydrochloride, an antiepileptic compound, is a selective GABAA receptor modulator and acts as a positive allosteric modulator of β2 or β3-subunit containing receptors[1][2].
Gaboxadol hydrochloride (Lu 02-030 hydrochloride) is a selective agonist at GABAA receptors that contain α4-δ subunits, and has anxiolytic and sedative effects[1].
E2730 is a noncompetitive but selective inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter 1 (GAT1) with orally available and antiepileptic activity. E2730-mediated GAT1 inhibition is positively correlated with environmental GABA levels and selectively inhibits GAT1-mediated GABA uptake. E2730 (5-50 mg/kg; po) in rat amygdala ignition model, and in mouse cornea ignition (5-50 mg/kg), drug resistance 6Hz-44mA has demonstrated in vivo efficacy in models of psychomotor epilepsy (5-50 mg/kg), fragile X syndrome (2.5-300 mg/kg), and Dravet syndrome (10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg)[1].
Vigabatrin Hcl(γ-Vinyl-GABA; Sabril) is a structural analog of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that irreversibly inhibits the catabolism of GABA by GABA transaminase.IC50 value:Target: GABA transaminaseClinical studies have shown that vigabatrin is superior to placebo in decreasing the frequency of infantile spasms. In tuberous sclerosis, vigabatrin may be considered the first-line treatment for IS. The mode of action is increasing concentrations of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.A significant increase in seizure threshold was observed following systemic (i.p.) administration of high (600 or 1200 mg/kg) doses of vigabatrin. Bilateral microinjection of vigabatrin (10 μg) into either the anterior or posterior SNr also increased seizure threshold, but less markedly than systemic treatment.
TACA (trans-4-Aminocrotonic acid) is a potent agonist of GABAA and GABAC receptors (KD= 0.6 μM). TACA also is GABA uptake inhibitor and substrate for GABA-T. TACA produces late biphasic responses in the MPG neurons[1][2][3].
Phenibut (β-Phenyl-GABA) hydrochloride is an orally active GABA-B agonist[1]. Phenibut hydrochloride acts as a GABA-mimetic, primarily at GABAB receptors. Phenibut hydrochloride has anxiolytic and nootropic (cognition enhancing) effects[2].
Lotilaner is a parasiticide, acts as a potent non-competitive antagonist of insects GABACl receptors, with an IC50 of 23.84 nM for Drosophila melanogaster GABA receptor. No effect on a dog GABAA receptor[1].
6-Aminonicotinic acid is a GABAA receptor agonist with Ki value of 4.4 nM[1].
SCS (Salicylidene salicylhydrazide) is a potent, allosteric and selective inhibitor of β1-containing GABAA receptors with an IC50 of 32 nM against α2β1γ1θ by VIPR measurement. SCS is also a chelator of metal ions[1].
3-Methyl-GABA is an activator of GABA aminotransferase with anticonvulsant activity.
(R)-Baclofen(STX209) is a selective GABAB receptor agonist. IC50 value:Target: GABAB receptorGABAB receptors are metabotropic receptors which produce slow inhibitory signals. By manipulating GABAB receptor activity using Baclofen, a variety of functions are studied including synaptic transmissions and antinociception events.
Tiagabine(NO328) 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].