In
molecular biology and physiology, something is GABAergic or GABAnergic if it pertains to or affects the neurotransmitter
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). For example, a
synapse is GABAergic if it uses GABA as its
neurotransmitter, and a GABAergic
neuron produces GABA. A substance is GABAergic if it produces its effects via interactions with the
GABA system, such as by stimulating or
blocking neurotransmission.
A GABAergic or GABAnergic agent is any chemical that modifies the effects of GABA in the body or brain. Some different classes of GABAergic drugs include
agonists,
antagonists, modulators, reuptake inhibitors and enzymes.[1]
In
molecular biology and physiology, something is GABAergic or GABAnergic if it pertains to or affects the neurotransmitter
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). For example, a
synapse is GABAergic if it uses GABA as its
neurotransmitter, and a GABAergic
neuron produces GABA. A substance is GABAergic if it produces its effects via interactions with the
GABA system, such as by stimulating or
blocking neurotransmission.
A GABAergic or GABAnergic agent is any chemical that modifies the effects of GABA in the body or brain. Some different classes of GABAergic drugs include
agonists,
antagonists, modulators, reuptake inhibitors and enzymes.[1]