Description
[ Other name ] Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid,GABA
[ CAS NO. ] 56-12-2
[ Molecular Formula ] C4H9NO2
[ Molecular Weight ] 103.12
[ Appearance ] white crystal or crystalline powder
About γ-Aminobutyric Acid
γ-Aminobutyric Acid is a non-protein amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter (a chemical that facilitates communication between neurons). Neurotransmitters are either “excitatory” (i.e. they stimulate the firing of a neuron) or “inhibitory” (i.e., they tend to suppress neuron firing). GABA, which is produced from glutamate, is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. In fact, it’s the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
The foods contain γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at an amount that shows immediate effect of suppressing autonomic nerve activity related to blood pressure increase. Reacts with isothiocyanates to produce thioureas which have antifungal activity.
