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Glutamate decarboxylation gives rise to γ-aminobutyrate (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Its underproduction is associated with ______________. GABA analogs are used in the treatment of epilepsy and hypertension. Levels of GABA can also be increased by administering inhibitors of the GABA-degrading enzyme GABA aminotransferase.