Editorial: The GABAA receptor: a target of pharmacologically active molecules.

This article is an editorial published in Frontiers in Pharmacology that discusses the GABAA receptor as a target for pharmacologically active molecules. The GABAA receptor is responsible for inhibitory neurotransmission in the central nervous system and has been targeted by various drugs for therapeutic purposes. The article highlights the importance of understanding the structure and function of GABAA receptors for the development of specific therapeutic agents. It also explores the role of GABAA receptors in epilepsy, neuroinflammation, and other neurological disorders. The editorial emphasizes the need for further research in this area to develop highly selective drugs. [Extracted from the article]