Metabolic Alterations Associated with γ-Hydroxybutyric Acid and the Potential of Metabolites as Biomarkers of Its Exposure
γ-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is an endogenous short chain fatty acid that acts as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator in the mammalian brain. It has often been illegally abused or misused due to its strong anesthetic effect, particularly in drug-facilitated crimes worldwide. However, proving its in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Metabolites |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/2/101 |