Early evolution of ionotropic GABA receptors and selective regimes acting on the mammalian-specific theta and epsilon subunits.
BACKGROUND: The amino acid neurotransmitter GABA is abundant in the central nervous system (CNS) of both invertebrates and vertebrates. Receptors of this neurotransmitter play a key role in important processes such as learning and memory. Yet, little is known about the mode and tempo of evolution of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1975676?pdf=render |