Saclofen
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Saclofen is a pharmacological agent that is used in scientific research. It acts as an antagonist at the GABAB receptor.[1]
Pharmacology[edit]
Saclofen is a competitive antagonist for the GABAB receptor. This means it binds to the same site on the receptor as the endogenous ligand, GABA. However, unlike GABA, saclofen does not activate the receptor. Instead, it prevents GABA from binding, thereby inhibiting its effects.[2]
Uses[edit]
Saclofen is primarily used in scientific research. It is often used to study the function of the GABAB receptor and the role of this receptor in various physiological and pathological processes.[3]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "GABAA and GABAB receptor site distribution in the rat central nervous system".Neuroscience.April 1987;20(2)
- 365–83.doi:10.1016/0306-4522(87)90098-4.PMID:2884340.
- ↑ "(-)Baclofen decreases neurotransmitter release in the mammalian CNS by an action at a novel GABA receptor".Nature.January 1980;283(5742)
- 92–4.doi:10.1038/283092a0.PMID:6100726.
- ↑ "International Union of Pharmacology. XXXIII. Mammalian gamma-aminobutyric acid(B) receptors: structure and function".Pharmacological Reviews.June 2002;54(2)
- 247–64.doi:10.1124/pr.54.2.247.PMID:12037140.
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Saclofen gallery[edit]
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Saclofen chemical structure
