Taurine allosterically modulates binding sites of the GABAA receptor.
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Laboratory of Neurotransmitter Biochemistry, N.Y.S. Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island 10314.
D000494:Allosteric Regulation / Q000187:drug effects; D000818:Animals; D001640:Bicuculline / Q000494:pharmacology; D005445:Flunitrazepam / Q000378:metabolism; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008297:Male; D009118:Muscimol / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D011963:Receptors, GABA-A / Q000187:drug effects*; D013654:Taurine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013696:Temperature
D011963:Receptors, GABA-A; D013654:Taurine; D009118:Muscimol; D005445:Flunitrazepam; D001640:Bicuculline