GABA receptors
Chloride channel complexes
GABA receptors are proteins in the nervous system that respond to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), the brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter.
When GABA binds to these receptors, it typically reduces neural activity, producing calming effects.
Drugs like benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohol work partly by enhancing GABA receptor activity: Anxiety medications target GABA receptors to promote relaxation.
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- hyperpolarizationExcessive membrane voltage negativity
- anticonvulsantsSeizure-preventing medications
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- membrane proteinsaquaporin, transporters, transporter, carrier proteins, potassium channels
- receptorssensory receptors, dopamine receptors, adrenergic receptors, taste receptors, photoreceptors
- Alcoholismalcoholism, alcoholic, alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence
- membrane channelspotassium channels, aquaporins, sodium channel, chloride channel
- Neuron Partsdendrite, dendrites, myelin sheath, synapse, cell body