Homoallylglycine (CAS 16258-05-2)
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Homoallylglycine functions as an inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of glutamate to GABA. By inhibiting this enzyme, homoallylglycine disrupts the synthesis of GABA, an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This disruption can be used to study the role of GABA in various physiological and pathological processes. Homoallylglycine can be utilized to investigate the impact of altered GABA levels on neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission. Its mechanism of action involves binding to the active site of glutamate decarboxylase, thereby preventing the conversion of glutamate to GABA. This inhibition can provide insights into the regulatory mechanisms of GABA synthesis and its implications for neurological function.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Homoallylglycine, 50 mg | sc-490295 | 50 mg | $367.00 |