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4-Butyrolactone (gamma Butyrolactone)

One of the FURANS with a carbonyl thereby forming a cyclic lactone. It is an endogenous compound made from gamma-aminobutyrate and is the precursor of gamma-hydroxybutyrate. It is also used as a pharmacological agent and solvent.
Also Known As:
gamma Butyrolactone; 4 Butyrolactone; Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 1,4 Butanolide; 4 Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; Furanone, tetrahydro 2; Lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid; 1,4-Butanolide; 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; Furanone, tetrahydro-2-; gamma-Butyrolactone; 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-
Networked: 81 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 13 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Forcelli, Patrick A: 3 articles (12/2019 - 03/2016)
2. Tenney, Jeffrey R: 3 articles (11/2017 - 09/2003)
3. Snead, O Carter: 3 articles (05/2009 - 03/2006)
4. Kharel, Madan K: 2 articles (02/2022 - 01/2016)
5. Waguespack, Yan: 2 articles (02/2022 - 01/2016)
6. N'Gouemo, Prosper: 2 articles (12/2019 - 03/2016)
7. Wicker, Evan: 2 articles (12/2019 - 03/2016)
8. Mirsattari, Seyed M: 2 articles (11/2017 - 02/2016)
9. Maher, Timothy J: 2 articles (01/2013 - 08/2006)
10. Cortez, Miguel A: 2 articles (05/2009 - 01/2008)

Related Diseases

1. Seizures (Absence Seizure)
2. Carcinogenesis
3. Poisoning
4. Coma (Comas)
5. Suppuration

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. 2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-butyrolactone
2. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
3. Transcription Factor AP-1 (Transcription Factor AP 1)
4. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
5. Elements
6. Sodium Oxybate (gamma Hydroxybutyrate)
7. 4-hydroxybutyric acid
8. Illicit Drugs (Recreational Drugs)
9. Acids
10. Isovaleryl-CoA Dehydrogenase (Isovaleryl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Injections