3-Mercaptopropionic Acid

An inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase. It decreases the GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID concentration in the brain, thereby causing convulsions.

Also Known As:

3 Mercaptopropionic Acid; 3 Mercaptopropanoic Acid; Acid, 3-Mercaptopropanoic; Acid, 3-Mercaptopropionic; beta Mercaptopropionate; 3-Mercaptopropanoic Acid; beta-Mercaptopropionate; Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Convulsants
Enzyme Inhibitors
GABA Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Propionates: 988
      - 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid: 100
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfhydryl Compounds: 4168
    - 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid: 100

trimethylolpropane tris(3-mercaptopropionate

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results