(R)-4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, also known as (R)-GABOB, acts as a modulator of GABA receptors, specifically binding to both GABAA and GABAB receptors and blocking GABA reuptake in rat brain synaptosomes. Additionally, it serves as a GABAC receptor agonist, triggering currents in patch-clamp assays with Xenopus oocytes that express the human receptor. In vivo studies reveal its capability to suppress electrical discharges in the amygdala in cats undergoing N-amidinobenzamide-triggered seizures, indicating its potential therapeutic application in managing seizure disorders.
(S)-3-Hydroxybutyrate sodium((S)-3-羟基丁酸乙酯)是由乙醇与 (S)-3-羟基丁酸缩合形成的一种酯类化合物。它具有典型的甜美果香气味,因此在食品和化妆品工业中被广泛用作调味剂和香精。此外,该化合物作为一种重要的手性起始材料(Chiral building block),在医药、农用化学品以及多种复杂有机分子的不对称合成研究中具有极高的应用价值。