Γ-aminobutyric acid receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004748",
  "term": "Γ-aminobutyric acid receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of receptors that respond to the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. These receptors are ligand-gated ion channels or G protein-coupled receptors that modulate neuronal excitability. Activation of GABA receptors leads to a decrease in neuronal activity, often through chloride ion influx.",
  "synonyms": [
    "GABA Receptor"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "G protein-coupled receptor",
    "neurotransmitter",
    "γ-aminobutyric acid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 845 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/g-aminobutyric-acid-receptor/"
}