Technical Data
002279
(S)-(-)-4-Amino-2-hydroxybutyric Acid
1g
Biochemicals Storage: RTShipping: RT
(S)-(-)-4-Amino-2-hydroxybutyric Acid is an analogue of -aminobutyric acid (GABA) with potential inhibitory activity on GABA binding and uptake by brain. Injection of (S)-(-)-4-Amino-2-hydroxybutyric Acid showed no significant changes in plasma growth hormone (GH) in healthy patients but increased plasma GH, prolactin, and cortisol levels in cerebrovascular patients.



CAS Number:
40371-51-5

Molecular Formula:
C4H9NO3

Molecular Weight:
119.12
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Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.