Gabaculine is an irreversible inhibitor of GABA transaminase (GABA-T; Ki: 2.9 μM). Gabaculine alters plastid development and differentially affects the abundance of plastid-encoded DPOR and nuclear-encoded GluTR.
(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.
Very high affinity ClC-2 blocker (apparent KD ~ 50 pM). Slows ClC-2 activation and inhibits slow-gating but does not inhibit open ClC-2 channels. Selective for ClC-2 over other ClC family members (ClC-0, ClC-1, ClC-3 and ClC-4), CFTR, GABAC, CaCC and KV1.