The goal of this study is to better understand the relationship between peripheral and central nervous system measurements of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system in otherwise healthy individuals. the main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does GABA cross the blood-brain barrier?
2. Can peripheral measurements of the GABAergic system be used to study GABA in the brain?
Participants will receive oral GABA and Placebo and undergo blood draws, MRI scans and transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions.

Start Date05 May 2025

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University of Sherbrooke

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Effect of oral Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid(GABA) administration on stress reduction and relaxation in healthy adults:A systematic review - Effect of oral GABA administration on stress reduction and relaxation in healthy adults:A systematic review

Start Date22 Jul 2024

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JPRN-UMIN000054994

/ SuspendedNot ApplicableIIT

Effect of oral Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) administration on fatigue reduction in healthy adults : A systematic review - Effect of oral GABA administration on fatigue reduction in healthy adults : A systematic review

Start Date22 Jul 2024

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31 Dec 2025·GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY

Dysregulated serum levels of kisspeptin, NKB, GABA in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and their association with hormonal profiles

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Author: Zhu, Ying ; Yang, Liu-qing ; Fang, Xiao-hong ; Xiao, Lu ; Zhang, Qin ; Cheng, Ran

INTRODUCTION:

The clinical study aimed to evaluate the levels of serum kisspeptin, NKB, and GABA in Chinese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and explore their association with hormonal profiles, as well as the relationship between these levels in PCOS patients and controls.

METHODS:

From December 2022 to December 2023, medical records of 60 individuals diagnosed with PCOS and 32 healthy subjects were obtained. Serum kisspeptin, NKB and GABA levels were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. To assess the correlation, either Pearson's or Spearman's analytical method was employed between serum kisspeptin, NKB, and GABA levels and hormonal profiles.

RESULTS:

The results showed that serum kisspeptin and NKB levels were significantly lower in PCOS patients (p﹤.05), while GABA levels were elevated compared to those in the control group (p﹤.05). In PCOS patients, kisspeptin was notably positive-correlated with LH and LH/FSH (p﹤.05), but no significant correlation was found between NKB, GABA, and hormonal profiles. In PCOS, GABA levels had a strong positive correlation with NKB levels (r = 0.613, p = .000), but this was not observed in the control group. In control patients, kisspeptin levels were positively associated with NKB (r = 0.475, p = .011), strongly negatively correlated with GABA levels (r = -0.773, p = .000), but these were not observed in the PCOS group.

CONCLUSION:

The study concluded that patients with PCOS have dysregulated levels of serum kisspeptin, NKB, and GABA and that they may have paradoxical effects under physiological and pathological situations.

01 Dec 2025·FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS

Transforming tomatoes into GABA-rich functional foods through genome editing: A modern biotechnological approach

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Author: Sampathrajan, Vellaikumar ; Appachi, Sathiyamurthy V ; Sakthivel, Kausalya ; Balasubramanian, Rajagopal ; K K, Kumar ; Veerasamy, Ravichandran

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter which blocks the impulses between nerve cells in the brain. Due to the increasing awareness about the health promoting benefits associated with GABA, it is also artificially synthesized and consumed as a nutritional supplement by people in some regions of the world. Though among the fresh vegetables, tomato fruits do contain a comparatively higher amount of GABA (0.07 to 2.01 mg g^-1 FW), it needs to be further enhanced to fully impart its potential health benefits. Achieving this feat through classical breeding approaches is time and resource consuming, and is also associated with linkage drag. On the other hand, precise targeting of specific sites in the genome with less off- target effects is mediated by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tool and is widely used to overcome the barriers associated with traditional breeding approaches. Combining genome editing with speed breeding techniques can enable the rapid development of GABA-rich tomato cultivars, paving a way to unlock a new era of functional foods, where every bite contributes to cognitive well-being and holistic health. This review highlights the significance of GABA boosted functional foods and explores the potential of CRISPR/Cas9 technology for developing GABA enriched tomatoes.

01 Dec 2025·MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS

GABA mitigates mitochondrial apoptosis induced by high temperature stress in the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)

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Author: Gao, Lei ; Liu, Ranyang ; Song, Linsheng ; Li, Qingsong ; Zhang, Xueshu ; Zhang, Ziyang ; Wang, Lingling ; Xing, Zhen

BACKGROUND:

High temperature is a critical environmental factor leading to mass mortality in oyster aquaculture in China. Recent advancements highlight the physiological regulation function of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the adaptation of environmental stress.

METHODS AND RESULTS:

This study examined the physiological responses of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) upon high temperature exposure, focusing on the histopathological changes in gill, the GABA concentration, the mRNA expression and activities of apoptosis-related genes. Following 24 h of exposure to seawater at 28 °C, notable histopathological changes, including cellular swelling and vacuolization, along with an increase in TUNEL-positive cells were observed in the oyster gill, compared to the control group maintained at 18 °C. Moreover, there was a significant increase in CgCaspase-3 transcripts, Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 activities in the gills, glutamate decarboxylase CgGAD transcripts in the haemocytes, and GABA concentrations in the haemolymph supernatant. Intervention with GABA markedly ameliorated these responses, including reducing the mRNA expression levels of CgBax, CgBak, CgCaspase-3, and CgCaspase-9, as well as the activities of Caspase-3/9. Furthermore, after the treatment with GABA_A and GABA_B receptor antagonists, the activities and expression levels of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 significantly up-regulated under hightemperature stress. GABA treatment also significantly diminished the increased Caspase-3 activity by mitochondrial pathway apoptosis inducers.

CONCLUSIONS:

High temperature induced mitochondrial pathway apoptosis via increased caspase activities. The transcripts of CgGAD in haemocytes and GABA concentration in hemolymph supernatant also increased after high-temperature stress. GABA countered these effects through the activation of GABA_A and GABA_B receptors, reducing both caspase activity and expression of apoptosis-related genes.

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29 Apr 2025

·www.prnewswire.com

Verb Biotics Unveils Breakthrough Clinical Results: GABA-Producing Probiotic LP815™ Shows Powerful Anxiety Relief

A clinical trial with People Science validates LP815's anxiety benefits and marks a major advance in gut-brain health. BOULDER, Colo., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verb Biotics, in collaboration with leading decentralized clinical research organization People Science, announced promising results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial demonstrating that daily supplementation with the GABA-producing probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, LP815™, significantly reduced anxiety levels in adults with mild to moderate anxiety (manuscript published in Beneficial Microbes). The six-week study evaluated the effects of LP815™ compared to placebo on anxiety, mood, sleep, and quality of life. The trial drew a diverse group of participants, 63% of whom were women. Participants who received 5 billion CFU per day experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in anxiety, with 68% improving by more than one category on the GAD-7 anxiety scale by week six, compared to just 26% in the placebo group. The study, conducted through People Science's innovative digital clinical trial platform Chloe, reflects a broader mission to make research more accessible. "By expanding access to research and delivering trustworthy data, we can empower individual wellness journeys—and when we do, everyone benefits," said Belinda Tan, Co-CEO and Co-founder of People Science. "This trial is a major step forward in understanding how GABA-producing probiotics can influence mood and mental well-being through the gut-brain axis," said Todd Beckman, CEO of Verb Biotics. "Partnering with People Science allowed us to deliver a high-quality, real-world clinical study and further validate the potential of LP815™ as a safe, effective solution for supporting mental well-being." GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, playing a critical role in regulating mood and sleep. By delivering functionally focused health solutions like LP815™, Verb Biotics is pioneering a new era of gut-brain health designed to meet the growing consumer demand for natural, science-backed mental wellness support. "We've long understood the vital role GABA plays within the central nervous system, but now we're seeing how targeted microbial interventions can drive measurable changes in mental health outcomes," added Noah Zimmerman, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Verb Biotics. "This study is a key demonstration of how gut-brain axis solutions can be thoughtfully designed and clinically proven to improve quality of life." The findings contribute to a growing body of evidence that gut microbiome interventions—particularly those leveraging the gut-brain axis—can unlock new frontiers in accessible mental wellness solutions. Building on these exciting results, Verb Biotics is preparing to launch a new clinical study focused specifically on how LP815™ may impact sleep quality, further expanding scientific understanding of this strain's benefits for overall mental well-being. About Verb Biotics Verb Biotics is a microbiome innovation company aiming to improve human and companion animal health. Verb's "biotic" ingredients deliver targeted mechanism of actions for functional health categories, such as gut-brain health. To learn more about Verb's microbiome ingredient solutions, please visit . About People Science Founded by the pioneers of decentralized clinical trials, People Science is dedicated to transforming clinical research by making it more accessible, efficient, and data-driven. To learn more about People Science's clinical research solutions, please visit SOURCE Verb Biotics WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

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14 Feb 2025

·www.pharmaceutical-technology.com

Newleos secures $93.5m for neuropsychiatric treatments

The company’s clinical-stage pipeline candidates target a range of conditions such as generalised anxiety, social anxiety, cognitive impairment and substance use disorders. Credit: UnderhilStudio/Shutterstock. Newleos Therapeutics has closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round, raising $93.5m to revolutionise neuropsychiatric disorder treatments with new medicines. Goldman Sachs Alternatives spearheaded the funding round which also saw contributions from Longwood Fund, Novo Holdings, Arkin Bio Ventures and DCVC Bio. Newleos in-licensed its clinical-stage pipeline from Roche, which comprises several oral small molecules with new mechanisms targeting a range of conditions such as generalised anxiety, social anxiety, cognitive impairment and substance use disorders. The company made an upfront payment and will provide success-based milestones and royalties in exchange for global rights to the clinical-stage assets. Newleos founding CEO and Longwood Fund executive partner David Donabedian stated: “Anxiety and substance use disorders represent some of the most prevalent neuropsychiatric indications with high unmet need, representing more than 25% of mental illnesses in US adults and impacting 60 million individuals. “With a seasoned founding team that has extensive company creation and central nervous system drug development experience, Newleos will use this capital to conduct proof-of-concept clinical trials across our programmes.” The company’s leading clinical programme, NTX-1955, is a gamma-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA)-γ1 selective positive allosteric modulator (PAM) designed to treat anxiety disorders with a unique mechanism of action that avoids the side effects of current treatments. This targeted approach could minimise anxiety while avoiding other brain networks that carry safety risks. NTX-1955 has already undergone a non-clinical package and Phase I trials, which included single and multiple ascending dose studies, drug-drug interactions and receptor occupancy studies. The therapy is safe, well-tolerated, brain-penetrant and selective to GABAA-γ1. Newleos is planning to further investigate the candidate in proof-of-concept clinical trials for generalised anxiety disorder. Newleos has several other clinical-stage assets: NTX-1472, NTX-2001 and NTX-1511, which target V1a, TAAR1, and GABAA-α5 receptors respectively.

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30 Dec 2024

·www.pharmaindustrial-india.com

Immedica Announces Acquisition of Marinus Pharmaceuticals

Immedica Pharma and Marinus Pharmaceuticals have entered into an agreement and plan of merger under which Immedica has agreed to acquire Marinus, by means of a tender offer and subsequent merger. The acquisition complements and further strengthens Immedica’s global rare disease business by adding ZTALMY® (ganaxalone) oral suspension, CV, a neuroactive steroid gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-A receptor positive modulator, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2022 for the treatment of seizures associated with cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder (CDD) in patients two years of age and older. Adds global rights to ZTALMY, a commercial-stage rare neurology medicine approved by FDA, the European Commission (EC), the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Medicines Product Administration (NMPA) in China with potential for further approvals worldwide. Accelerates Immedica’s growth into the North American market, providing an immediate revenue-generating rare disease product and an experienced commercial team upon closing of the transaction. Acquisition is expected to accelerate Immedica’s revenue growth, adding a commercial-stage asset in the United States, with the potential for further expansion globally. Immedica to commence a cash tender offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marinus for USD 0.55 per share, corresponding to an implied enterprise value of approximately USD 151 Million. Transaction is expected to close in Q1 2025. “The acquisition of Marinus represents a transformative step in Immedica’s journey to further strengthen our position as a leading rare disease company. By adding ZTALMY to our portfolio, we significantly strengthen our capabilities and expand our presence in the United States, marking a new chapter in our mission to deliver impactful therapies for underserved patient populations,” said Anders Edvell, MD PhD and Chief Executive Officer of Immedica. “Immedica is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs in rare diseases, ensuring patients receive the innovative treatments they deserve. Within CDD, patients with refractory seizures face particularly challenging circumstances due to insufficiently effective existing therapies. The addition of ZTALMY allows us to offer a differentiated solution, with the potential to improve care and outcomes for these patients,” he concluded. “I am proud of the dedication and passion of our team at Marinus, which allowed us to deliver the first and only FDA-approved treatment for seizures associated with CDKL5 deficiency disorder in patients two years of age and older,” said Scott Braunstein, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marinus. “With a shared commitment to improving the lives of rare disease patients, this acquisition is expected to enable ZTALMY to make an even greater impact on patients, while providing meaningful value for Marinus’ stockholders,” Braunstein added.

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning	China	Tianjin Lisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	01 Jan 1981
Intracranial Arteriosclerosis	China	Tianjin Lisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	01 Jan 1981
Stroke	China	Tianjin Lisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	01 Jan 1981
Brain Injury, Chronic	Japan	Alfresa Pharma Corp.	22 Nov 1961

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AAI2023	Not Applicable	Glioblastoma	-	γ-aminobutyric acid (Female mice)	jmkxjeshnn(flvdqnnhip) = lczitsmdbm iptxrquifa (ciqmblbjxq )	-	01 May 2023
				γ-aminobutyric acid (Male mice)	jmkxjeshnn(flvdqnnhip) = eqbkxtprvd iptxrquifa (ciqmblbjxq )
SNMMI2021	Not Applicable	-	-	[18F]GATT-34	mjdgmcfeit(cosvjembgn) = tamqboecnp aqrbtldawu (ylccwagfgo ) View more	-	18 May 2021
				[18F]GATT-44	mjdgmcfeit(cosvjembgn) = aorvoodzeq aqrbtldawu (ylccwagfgo ) View more
SFN2001	Not Applicable	Sleep	-	Muscimol	omthzuzvkl(buokqypdxe) = A small decrease in PGO density during AS was observed following the injection of muscimol prqdutpeqm (atxepntdkr )	-	13 Nov 2001

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