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Gamibetal (4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric Acid) is used as a chiral reagent in the synthesis of antiepileptic and hypotensive drug GABOB and analogues. Also used in the preparation of HIV-1 inhibitors derived from Betulinic Acid (B330250).

(R)-4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, also known as (R)-GABOB, acts as a modulator of GABA receptors, specifically binding to both GABAA and GABAB receptors and blocking GABA reuptake in rat brain synaptosomes. Additionally, it serves as a GABAC receptor agonist, triggering currents in patch-clamp assays with Xenopus oocytes that express the human receptor. In vivo studies reveal its capability to suppress electrical discharges in the amygdala in cats undergoing N-amidinobenzamide-triggered seizures, indicating its potential therapeutic application in managing seizure disorders.