The molecular aspects of the functional heterogeneity of the GABA receptors |
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Authors: | Golovko A I Buriakova L V Kutsenko S A Sviderski? O A |
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Institution: | Medical Military Academy, St.-Petersburg. |
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Abstract: | It is generally accepted that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is one of the main inhibitory transmitter in the mammalian brain. There are three types of GABA receptors in the vertebrata central nervous system: the GABAA, GABAB and GABAC receptors. The GABAA receptor is a GABA-gated Cl- channel and is the tetramer ore the pentamer made of some classes of subunit (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). GABAB receptors are not affiliated with Cl(-) ionophore. GABAB receptors appear to be coupled to Ca2+ and K+ channels of presynaptic membranes. It seems they regulate the release of neurotransmitters release. The structural and functional properties of GABA receptors are discussed. |
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