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3-Mercaptopropionic Acid

MESHD015097

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

Synonyms

  • 3 Mercaptopropionic Acid
  • Acid, 3-Mercaptopropionic
  • 3-Mercaptopropanoic Acid
  • 3 Mercaptopropanoic Acid
  • Acid, 3-Mercaptopropanoic
  • beta-Mercaptopropionate
  • beta Mercaptopropionate

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:14.450Z