Atlas One · Host Biology · Scale 03 — Molecular

GABA

γ-Aminobutyric acid — the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter of the brain. Acts via GABA-A (ionotropic Cl⁻ channel) and GABA-B (metabotropic GPCR) receptors. E/I balance governs circuit stability; GABA-A is target of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and anesthetics.

Also known as: γ-aminobutyric acid, GABA-A, GABA-B, GABAergic, gamma-aminobutyric acid

Scale 03 — MolecularScale
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2026-06-04Last Reviewed
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gaba

GABA

γ-Aminobutyric acid — the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter of the brain. Acts via GABA-A (ionotropic Cl⁻ channel) and GABA-B (metabotropic GPCR) receptors. E/I balance governs circuit stability; GABA-A is target of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and anesthetics.

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FieldValue
IDgaba
NameGABA
Statusdraft
Last reviewed2026-06-04
Atlas01-human
Scale03-molecular

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