Open AccessGamma amino butyric acid accumulation in medicinal plants without stress
Author(s) -
P Anju,
Ismail Moothedath,
A. B. R. Shree
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
ancient science of life/ancient science of life
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-9547
pISSN - 0257-7941
DOI - 10.4103/0257-7941.153459
Subject(s) - butyric acid , amino acid , thin layer chromatography , acetic acid , chemistry , chromatography , biology , botany , biochemistry
Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) is an important ubiquitous four carbon nonprotein amino acid with an amino group attached to gamma carbon instead of beta carbon. It exists in different organisms including bacteria, plants, and animals and plays a crucial role in humans by regulating neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system. It is directly responsible for the regulation of muscle tone and also effective in lowering stress, blood pressure, and hypertension.