1. Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel Neuronal Signaling
  2. GABA Receptor
  3. Vigabatrin

Vigabatrin  (Synonyms: γ-Vinyl-GABA)

Cat. No.: HY-15399 Purity: ≥98.0%
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Vigabatrin (γ-Vinyl-GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA vinyl-derivative, is an orally active and irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Vigabatrin is an antiepileptic agent, which acts by increasing GABA levels in the brain by inhibiting the catabolism of GABA by GABA transaminase.

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Vigabatrin Chemical Structure

Vigabatrin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 68506-86-5

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Description

Vigabatrin (γ-Vinyl-GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA vinyl-derivative, is an orally active and irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Vigabatrin is an antiepileptic agent, which acts by increasing GABA levels in the brain by inhibiting the catabolism of GABA by GABA transaminase[1][2][3].

In Vitro

Vigabatrin inhibits the uptake of taurine in Caco-2 and MDCK cells to 34% and 53%, respectively, at a concentration of 30 mM. In Caco-2 cells the uptake of Vigabatrin under neutral pH conditions is concentration-dependent and saturable with a Km-value of 27 mM. Vigabatrin is able to inhibit the uptake of taurine in intestinal and renal cell culture models[2].

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In Vivo

A significant increase in seizure threshold is observed following systemic (i.p.) administration of high (600 or 1200 mg/kg) doses of Vigabatrin. Bilateral microinjection of Vigabatrin (10 μg) into either the anterior or posterior substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNr) also increased seizure threshold, but less markedly than systemic treatment. Focal delivery into the subthalamic nucleus (STN) increased seizure threshold more markedly than either intranigral or systemic administration of Vigabatrin[1].

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Molecular Weight

129.16

Formula

C6H11NO2

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C=CC(N)CCC(O)=O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : 50 mg/mL (387.12 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Preparing
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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 7.7423 mL 38.7117 mL 77.4233 mL
5 mM 1.5485 mL 7.7423 mL 15.4847 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

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    Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

    Solubility: 100 mg/mL (774.23 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: ≥98.0%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O 1 mM 7.7423 mL 38.7117 mL 77.4233 mL 193.5584 mL
5 mM 1.5485 mL 7.7423 mL 15.4847 mL 38.7117 mL
10 mM 0.7742 mL 3.8712 mL 7.7423 mL 19.3558 mL
15 mM 0.5162 mL 2.5808 mL 5.1616 mL 12.9039 mL
20 mM 0.3871 mL 1.9356 mL 3.8712 mL 9.6779 mL
25 mM 0.3097 mL 1.5485 mL 3.0969 mL 7.7423 mL
30 mM 0.2581 mL 1.2904 mL 2.5808 mL 6.4519 mL
40 mM 0.1936 mL 0.9678 mL 1.9356 mL 4.8390 mL
50 mM 0.1548 mL 0.7742 mL 1.5485 mL 3.8712 mL
60 mM 0.1290 mL 0.6452 mL 1.2904 mL 3.2260 mL
80 mM 0.0968 mL 0.4839 mL 0.9678 mL 2.4195 mL
100 mM 0.0774 mL 0.3871 mL 0.7742 mL 1.9356 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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