What is another word for Epipregnanolone?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛpɪpɹˌɛɡnɐnˌɒlə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Epipregnanolone is a steroid compound that acts as a positive allosteric modulator of the GABA-A receptor. It is also known by several synonyms, including 3α-hydroxy-5β-pregnan-20-one, 3α,5β-tetrahydroprogesterone, and pregnanolone. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same compound. Other related compounds with similar structures and functions may also be referred to as epipregnanolone, such as allopregnanolone and pregnenolone. These compounds all play important roles in the regulation of the central nervous system and have been studied for their potential therapeutic uses in a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
