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Receptors, GABA MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptors, GABA
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.720.200.300
Unique ID
D018079
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018079
Scope Note
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.
Entry Version
RECEPT GABA
Entry Term(s)
GABA Receptor
GABA Receptors
Receptors, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptor
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
QU 60
Previous Indexing
GABA (1979-1984)
Receptors, Cell Surface (1973-1984)
Receptors, GABA-A (1985-1993)
See Also
GABA Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
Public MeSH Note
94; GABA RECEPTORS & RECEPTORS, GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID were see RECEPTORS, GABA-BENZODIAZEPINE 1985-93
Online Note
use RECEPTORS, GABA-A to search GABA RECEPTORS & RECEPTORS, GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID 1985-93
History Note
94; GABA RECEPTORS & RECEPTORS, GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID were see RECEPTORS, GABA-BENZODIAZEPINE 1985-93
Entry Combination
agonists:GABA Agonists
antagonists & inhibitors:GABA Antagonists
Date Established
1994/01/01
Date of Entry
1993/06/21
Revision Date
2005/06/30
Receptors, GABA Preferred
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