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V8261

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(±)-Vigabatrin

Synonym(s):

(R,S)-4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid, (±)-γ-Vinyl-GABA, (±)-4-Aminohexenoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H11NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
129.16
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

originator

Lundbeck

SMILES string

NC(CCC(O)=O)C=C

InChI

1S/C6H11NO2/c1-2-5(7)3-4-6(8)9/h2,5H,1,3-4,7H2,(H,8,9)

InChI key

PJDFLNIOAUIZSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Increases intracellular concentration of GABA in nerve endings; possesses antiepileptic activity.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

STOT RE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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R S Fisher
Brain research. Brain research reviews, 14(3), 245-278 (1989-07-01)
The study of mechanisms of the epilepsies requires employment of animal models. Choice of a model system depends upon several factors, including the question to be studied, the type of epilepsy to be modelled, familiarity and convenience. Over 50 models
Mi-Sun Yum et al.
Journal of child neurology, 28(3), 308-313 (2012-07-04)
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder resulting in epilepsy and mental retardation. Vigabatrin has shown efficacy in the treatment of infantile spasms caused by tuberous sclerosis complex, but its effects on focal seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex have
Barbara Nowińska et al.
Acta poloniae pharmaceutica, 69(2), 327-334 (2012-05-10)
Long-term administration of antiepileptic drugs may be connected with the risk of impairment of bone remodeling. Contrary to the reported unfavorable effect of classic antiepileptic drugs on bone metabolism, little is known about the effect of the next generation antiepileptics
Dorota Nieoczym et al.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 39(1), 129-135 (2012-06-12)
Sildenafil, a selective phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, has recently been reported to affect convulsant activity in some animal models of seizures and epilepsy. Moreover, its influence on the protective activity of some antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) was also noted. The aim
Rashid Hussain et al.
Scientific reports, 14(1), 3357-3357 (2024-02-10)
Mutations in the KCNT1 potassium channel cause severe forms of epilepsy which are poorly controlled with current treatments. In vitro studies have shown that KCNT1-epilepsy mutations are gain of function, significantly increasing K+ current amplitudes. To investigate if Drosophila can

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