Γ-Hydroxybutyric acid
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hydroxybutyric-acid-230-244302
title:
Γ-Hydroxybutyric acid
text:
γ-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter and a depressant drug. It is a precursor to GABA, glutamate, and glycine in certain brain areas. It acts on the GHB receptor and is a weak agonist at the GABAB receptor. GHB has been used in the medical setting as a general anesthetic and as treatment for cataplexy, narcolepsy, and alcoholism. The substance is also used illicitly for various reasons, including as a performance-enhancing dr
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description:
Chemical compound
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%93-Hydroxybutyric_acid
date created:
2001-12-11T12:48:23Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T18:47:39Z
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