gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA, Gammalone, Mielomade)

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Introduction

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system. Highly concentrated in substantia nigra & globus pallidus. Also found in hypothalamus, periaquectal grey matter & hippocampus. GABA is removed from the synapse by active transport of astrocytes. GABA receptors are linked to chloride channels. Activation of benzodiazpine receptors enhances effects of GABA on GABA receptors.

In the fetus, GABA is an excitatory neurotransmitter. The surge of maternal oxytocin at birth affects chloride channels in fetal neurons, causing chloride concentrations to drop, and the switch from excitatory to inhibitory neurotransmitter.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Journal Watch Massachusetts Medical Society http://www.jwatch.org
    Tyzio R et al. Oxytocin-mediated GABA inhibition during delivery attenuates autism pathogenesis in rodent offspring. Science 2014 Feb 7; 343:675 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24503856 <Internet> http://www.sciencemag.org/content/343/6171/620

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