Receptors, GABA

Cell-surface proteins that bind GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID with high affinity and trigger changes that influence the behavior of cells. GABA-A receptors control chloride channels formed by the receptor complex itself. They are blocked by bicuculline and usually have modulatory sites sensitive to benzodiazepines and barbiturates. GABA-B receptors act through G-proteins on several effector systems, are insensitive to bicuculline, and have a high affinity for L-baclofen.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.720.200.300

MeSH Unique ID: D018079

Entry Terms:

• GABA Receptors
• gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptor
• gamma Aminobutyric Acid Receptor
• Receptor, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
• gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptors
• gamma Aminobutyric Acid Receptors
• Receptors, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
• Receptors, gamma Aminobutyric Acid
• GABA Receptor
• Receptor, GABA

Previous Indexing:

• GABA (1979-1984)
• Receptors, Cell Surface (1973-1984)
• Receptors, GABA-A (1985-1993)

See Also:

• GABA Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Cell Surface
Receptors, Neurotransmitter
Receptors, Amino Acid
Receptors, GABA
Receptors, GABA-A
Receptors, GABA-B