4-Aminobutyric acid-(15N) (CAS 58485-43-1)

4-Aminobutyric acid-(15N), often abbreviated as GABA-(15N), is an isotopically labeled variant of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system of many organisms. This particular form incorporates the nitrogen-15 isotope (15N) instead of the more common nitrogen-14 (14N), which allows for enhanced detection and quantification through various spectroscopic techniques, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The incorporation of 15N enables researchers to study the neurotransmitter′s metabolic pathways and its distribution in complex biological systems with higher precision. By tracing the movement and transformation of 4-Aminobutyric acid-(15N) in various experimental setups, scientists can gain valuable insights into the dynamic processes governing neurotransmission and the modulation of neural activity. This isotope-labeled compound is instrumental in advancing our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of neural communication and function, providing a powerful tool for neuroscientific research.