CHEBI:40823 - (aminooxy)acetic acid

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ChEBI Name (aminooxy)acetic acid
ChEBI ID CHEBI:40823
Definition A member of the class of hydroxylamines that is acetic acid substituted at postion 2 by an aminooxy group. It is a compound which inhibits aminobutyrate aminotransferase activity in vivo, resulting in increased levels of γ-aminobutyric acid in tissues.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Bronsted acid
A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base).
(via oxoacid )
Biological Role(s): EC 4.2.1.22 (cystathionine beta-synthase) inhibitor
An EC 4.2.1.* (hydro-lyases) inhibitor that interferes with the action of cystathionine beta-synthase (EC 4.2.1.22).
EC 2.6.1.19 (4-aminobutyrate--2-oxoglutarate transaminase) inhibitor
An EC 2.6.1.* (transaminase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of 4-aminobutyrate2-oxoglutarate transaminase (EC 2.6.1.19).
Application(s): nootropic agent
Any compound that improves mental functions such as cognition, memory, intelligence, motivation, attention, and concentration.
anticonvulsant
A drug used to prevent seizures or reduce their severity.
Related Structures
(aminooxy)acetic acid is a Structural Derivative of
ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
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(aminooxy)acetic acid is a Conjugate Acid of
(aminooxy)acetate
Mass : 90.059
Formula : C2H4NO3
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