GABAA receptor drugs and neuronal plasticity in reward and aversion: focus on the ventral tegmental area

• Main Authors: Elena eVashchinkina (Author), Anne ePanhelainen (Author), Teemu eAitta-aho (Author), Esa R Korpi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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GABAA receptors are the main fast inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors in the mammalian brain, and targets for many clinically important drugs widely used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia and in anesthesia. Nonetheless, there are significant risks associated with the long-term use of...