3-Mercaptopropionic Acid

An inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase. It decreases the GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID concentration in the brain, thereby causing convulsions.

Year introduced: 1991(1978)

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Tree Number(s): D02.241.081.751.080, D02.886.489.520

MeSH Unique ID: D015097

Registry Number: B03TJ3QU9M

Entry Terms:

• 3 Mercaptopropionic Acid
• Acid, 3-Mercaptopropionic
• 3-Mercaptopropanoic Acid
• 3 Mercaptopropanoic Acid
• Acid, 3-Mercaptopropanoic
• beta-Mercaptopropionate
• beta Mercaptopropionate

Previous Indexing:

• Propionates (1966-1977)
• Sulfhydryl Compounds (1966-1977)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Convulsants
• Enzyme Inhibitors
• GABA Agents

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