Vigabatrin

Names

[ Name ]:
Vigabatrin

[Synonym ]:
UNII:GR120KRT6K
vigabatrinum [INN_la]
(±)-γ-Vinyl-GABA
vigabatrine
Vigabatrin
vigabatrinum
4-Aminohex-5-enoic acid
Sabril
vigabatrina
4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid
5-Hexenoic acid, 4-amino-

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Vigabatrin(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.

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> GABA Receptor

Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> GABA Receptor

Research Areas >> Neurological Disease

[References]

[1]. Broeer, et al. Vigabatrin for focal drug delivery in epilepsy: Bilateral microinfusion into the subthalamic nucleus is more effective than intranigral or systemic administration in a rat seizure model. Neurobiology of Disease (2012), 46(2), 362-376.

[2]. Gaily, Eija Vigabatrin monotherapy for infantile spasms. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics (2012), 12(3), 275-286.

[3]. Russo, et al. Vigabatrin has antiepileptogenic and antidepressant effects in an animal model of epilepsy and depression comorbidity. Behavioural Brain Research (2011), 225(1), 373-376.

[4]. Vigabatrin

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.1±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
277.7±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₆H₁₁NO₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
129.157

[ Flash Point ]:
121.7±24.0 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
129.078979

[ PSA ]:
63.32000

[ LogP ]:
-0.10

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.483

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8℃

Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ RTECS ]:
MP7745000

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