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Regulation of α3-containing GABAA receptors in guinea-pig adrenal medullary cells by adrenal steroids.

Authors :
Inoue, M.
Harada, K.
Nakamura, J.
Matsuoka, H.
Source :
Neuroscience. Dec2013, Vol. 253, p245-255. 11p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] GABAA receptors in adrenal medullary cells consisted of α3, β, and γ2 subunits. [•] The expression of α3 subunits depended on glucocorticoid activity. [•] Allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid, enhanced GABAA receptor activity. [•] Allopregnanolone decreased an EC50 for GABA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03064522
Volume :
253
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91741447
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.08.046