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  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. G-protein coupled receptors
  6. gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. G-protein coupled receptors
  6. gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. receptors
  5. G-protein coupled receptors
  6. gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. receptors
  5. G-protein coupled receptors
  6. gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors

Preferred term

gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • GABA receptors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/271233

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