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Description: GABA-T inhibitor
Alternative Names: (±)-γ-Vinyl GABA
Chemical Name: 4-Aminohexenoic acid
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Vigabatrin
Vigabatrin is a selective GABA-T (transaminase) inhibitor. Anticonvulsant.
Technical Data for Vigabatrin
| M. Wt | 129.16 |
| Formula | C6H11NO2 |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 68506-86-5 |
| PubChem ID | 5665 |
| InChI Key | PJDFLNIOAUIZSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | NC(C=C)CCC(O)=O |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Solubility Data for Vigabatrin
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 12.92 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Vigabatrin
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 129.16. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 7.74 mL | 38.71 mL | 77.42 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.55 mL | 7.74 mL | 15.48 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.77 mL | 3.87 mL | 7.74 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.15 mL | 0.77 mL | 1.55 mL |
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References for Vigabatrin
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Halonen et al (1991) Effects of vigab. (γ-vinyl GABA) on neurotransmission-related amino acids and on GABA and benzodiazepine receptor binding in rats. Epilepsia 32 242 PMID: 1672276
Larsson et al (1986) Differential effect of gamma-vinyl GABA and valproate on GABA transaminase from cultured neurones and astrocytes. Neuropharmacology 25 617 PMID: 3092125
Schmid et al (1996) Vigabatrin modulates benzodiazepine receptor activity in vivo: a positron emission tomography study in baboon. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 276 977 PMID: 8786578
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2 Citations for Vigabatrin
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Vigabatrin include:
Héja et al (2009) Glutamate uptake triggers transporter-mediated GABA release from astrocytes. Stem Cells Dev 4 e7153 PMID: 19777062
Walters et al (2019) Preclinical tissue distribution and metabolic correlations of vigabatrin, an antiepileptic drug associated with potential use-limiting visual field defects. Pharmacol Res Perspect 7 e00456 PMID: 30631446
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GABA Receptors Scientific Review
Written by Ian Martin, Norman Bowery and Susan Dunn, this review provides a history of the GABA receptor, as well as discussing the structure and function of the various subtypes and the clinical potential of receptor modulators; compounds available from Tocris are listed.