| gptkbp:instanceOf | gptkb:chemical_compound gptkb:neurotransmitter
 
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                                | gptkbp:actsOn | gptkb:G_protein-coupled_receptor 
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                                | gptkbp:biosynthesized_from | gptkb:glutamic_acid_decarboxylase 
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                                | gptkbp:CASNumber | 56-12-2 
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                                | gptkbp:category | gptkb:amino_acid_transporter gptkb:neurotransmitter
 gptkb:biogenic_amine
 gptkb:non-protein_amino_acid
 inhibitory neurotransmitter
 
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                                | gptkbp:chemicalFormula | C4H9NO2 
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                                | gptkbp:discoveredBy | gptkb:Eugene_Roberts 
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                                | gptkbp:discoveredIn | 1950 
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                                | gptkbp:effect | anticonvulsant effect anxiolytic effect
 hyperpolarization of neurons
 muscle relaxant effect
 reduced neuronal excitability
 sedative effect
 
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                                | gptkbp:enemyOf | gptkb:bicuculline gptkb:muscimol
 
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                                | gptkbp:foundIn | animals plants
 central nervous system
 microorganisms
 
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                                | gptkbp:fullName | gptkb:gamma-aminobutyric_acid 
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                                | gptkbp:function | inhibitory neurotransmitter 
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                                | gptkbp:inhibitedBy | gptkb:bicuculline 
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                                | gptkbp:IUPACName | gptkb:4-aminobutanoic_acid 
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                                | gptkbp:metabolism | gptkb:GABA_transaminase 
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                                | gptkbp:molecularWeight | 103.12 g/mol 
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                                | gptkbp:predecessor | glutamate 
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                                | gptkbp:recipient | gptkb:GABA_A_receptor gptkb:GABA_B_receptor
 gptkb:GABA_C_receptor
 
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                                | gptkbp:relatedTo | gptkb:beer gptkb:gabapentin
 gptkb:vigabatrin
 gptkb:benzodiazepines
 barbiturates
 
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                                | gptkbp:role | epilepsy muscle relaxation
 anxiety regulation
 sleep regulation
 
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                                | gptkbp:solubility | gptkb:water 
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                                | gptkbp:usedAs | gptkb:dietary_supplement 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsParent | gptkb:GBAR 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsLayer | 4 
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                                | https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label | GABA 
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