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4-phthalimidobutyric acid

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Description

4-Phthalimidobutyric acid (PIBA) is a synthetic compound that serves as a precursor to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a key inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is often used in research investigating the role of GABA in brain function and neurological disorders.

PIBA is typically synthesized by reacting phthalimide with 4-bromobutyric acid. It can then be converted to GABA through enzymatic or chemical reactions. Studies have shown that PIBA can enhance GABAergic neurotransmission, potentially having therapeutic benefits for conditions like epilepsy and anxiety disorders.

While research on PIBA continues, it has gained attention for its potential to provide a safer and more targeted approach to GABAergic modulation compared to traditional GABAergic drugs. It is being explored for its potential in treating neurological disorders and understanding brain function. However, further research is needed to fully elucidate its efficacy and safety profile.'

4-phthalimidobutyric acid: teratogen; RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID18411
CHEMBL ID81673
SCHEMBL ID877279
MeSH IDM0053143

Synonyms (69)

Synonym
CBDIVE_014309
CHEMBL81673
4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-butyri c acid
BB 0244832
3130-75-4
butyric acid, 4-phthalimido-
nsc119133
nsc-119133
2h-isoindole-2-butanoic acid,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-
2-isoindolinebutyric acid,3-dioxo-
4-phthalimidobutyric acid
n-phthalyl-.gamma.-aminobutyric acid
4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-butyric acid
brn 0208243
n-phthalyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid
1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-2h-isoindole-2-butanoic acid
ai3-04699
4-phthalimidobuttersaure [german]
2-isoindolinebutyric acid, 1,3-dioxo-
2h-isoindole-2-butanoic acid, 1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-
nsc 119133
4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2h-isoindol-2-yl)butanoic acid
AE-848/01247032
TIMTEC1_002490
OPREA1_575690
OPREA1_184274
STK298624
HMS1541B04
AKOS000109292
4-(1,3-dioxoisoindol-2-yl)butanoic acid
F1189-0010
4-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)butanoic acid
A20526
4-(1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1h-isoindol-2-yl)butanoic acid
EN300-00150
CCG-15147
4-phthalimidobuttersaure
pcm63ty4c3 ,
5-21-10-00481 (beilstein handbook reference)
unii-pcm63ty4c3
n-phthalyl-?-aminobutyric acid
phthaloyl ?-aminobutyric acid
?-phthalimidobutyric acid
4-phthalimidobutanoic acid
4-phthalimidoylbutyric acid
FT-0634687
2P-934
AB00073810-01
SCHEMBL877279
4-phtalimido-butyric acid
gamma-phthalimidobutyric acid
mfcd00196079
cambridge id 5107302
4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2h-isoindol-2-yl)butanoic acid #
P2112
J-513196
F0849-0200
DTXSID10185231
SR-01000390253-1
sr-01000390253
Z56174389
CS-0039066
phthaloyl .gamma.-aminobutyric acid
4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)butyric acid
phthalimidobutyric acid, 4-
.gamma.-phthalimidobutyric acid
BBL037971
SB64093
SY050681

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Of the saccharin derivatives, 3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazoline-2-propionic acid 1,1-dioxide was the most effective in lowering serum cholesterol levels by 53% after 16 days dosing and 3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazoline-2-valeric acid 1,1-dioxide lowered serum triglycerides 56% after 14 days dosing."( Hypolipidemic activity of phthalimide derivatives. 3. A comparison of phthalimide and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one 1,1-dioxide derivatives to phthalimidine and 1,2-benzisothiazoline 1,1-dioxide congeners.
Chapman, JM; Cocolas, GH; Hall, IH, 1983
)
0.27
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (9)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID124217Hypolipidemic activity (14th day serum triglyceride) at 20 mg/kg in CF1 male mice1983Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb, Volume: 26, Issue:2
Hypolipidemic activity of phthalimide derivatives. 3. A comparison of phthalimide and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one 1,1-dioxide derivatives to phthalimidine and 1,2-benzisothiazoline 1,1-dioxide congeners.
AID455741Inhibition of yeast Hst2 by fluorimetric assay2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Oct-01, Volume: 17, Issue:19
Identification and characterization of novel sirtuin inhibitor scaffolds.
AID124219Hypolipidemic activity (9th day serum cholesterol) at 20 mg/kg in CF1 male mice1983Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb, Volume: 26, Issue:2
Hypolipidemic activity of phthalimide derivatives. 3. A comparison of phthalimide and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one 1,1-dioxide derivatives to phthalimidine and 1,2-benzisothiazoline 1,1-dioxide congeners.
AID124218Hypolipidemic activity (16th day serum cholesterol) at 20 mg/kg in CF1 male mice1983Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb, Volume: 26, Issue:2
Hypolipidemic activity of phthalimide derivatives. 3. A comparison of phthalimide and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one 1,1-dioxide derivatives to phthalimidine and 1,2-benzisothiazoline 1,1-dioxide congeners.
AID1159537qHTS screening for TAG (triacylglycerol) accumulators in algae2017Plant physiology, Aug, Volume: 174, Issue:4
Identification and Metabolite Profiling of Chemical Activators of Lipid Accumulation in Green Algae.
AID588519A screen for compounds that inhibit viral RNA polymerase binding and polymerization activities2011Antiviral research, Sep, Volume: 91, Issue:3
High-throughput screening identification of poliovirus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors.
AID540299A screen for compounds that inhibit the MenB enzyme of Mycobacterium tuberculosis2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-01, Volume: 20, Issue:21
Synthesis and SAR studies of 1,4-benzoxazine MenB inhibitors: novel antibacterial agents against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
AID1794808Fluorescence-based screening to identify small molecule inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum apicoplast DNA polymerase (Pf-apPOL).2014Journal of biomolecular screening, Jul, Volume: 19, Issue:6
A High-Throughput Assay to Identify Inhibitors of the Apicoplast DNA Polymerase from Plasmodium falciparum.
AID1794808Fluorescence-based screening to identify small molecule inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum apicoplast DNA polymerase (Pf-apPOL).
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (25.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (12.50)29.6817
2010's4 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (12.50)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 12.27

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index12.27 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.20 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.46 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (12.27)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other8 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]