Propofol suppresses synaptic responsiveness of somatosensory relay neurons to excitatory input by potentiating GABA<sub>A </sub>receptor chloride channels
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Propofol is a widely used intravenous general anesthetic. Propofol-induced unconsciousness in humans is associated with inhibition of thalamic activity evoked by somatosensory stimuli. However, the cellular mechanisms underlying the effects of propofol in thalami...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2005-01-01
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Series: | Molecular Pain |
Online Access: | http://www.molecularpain.com/content/1/1/2 |