Isoguvacine
Isoguvacine is a GABA receptor agonist used in scientific research. It is a GABA_A receptor agonist, and has been found to produce anxiolytic effects in animals.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Isoguvacine is a GABA_A receptor agonist, meaning it binds to the GABA_A receptor and activates it. This receptor is a type of ionotropic receptor that responds to the neurotransmitter GABA, which is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. Activation of the GABA_A receptor leads to an influx of chloride ions into the neuron, which hyperpolarizes the neuron and makes it less likely to fire an action potential. This results in an overall inhibitory effect on neural activity.
Uses in Research[edit | edit source]
Isoguvacine has been used in scientific research to study the role of the GABA_A receptor in various processes, including anxiety and seizure activity. It has been found to produce anxiolytic effects in animals, suggesting that activation of the GABA_A receptor may play a role in reducing anxiety. In addition, it has been used to study the role of the GABA_A receptor in seizure activity, as activation of this receptor can inhibit the excessive neuronal firing that occurs during a seizure.
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