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The study aims to investigate how GABA B autoreceptors influence GABA release in rat cortical synaptosomes under different ionic and depolarizing conditions.

April 27, 2026Open Access

GABA B autoreceptors in rat cortex synaptosomes: response under different depolarizing and ionic conditions

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BGBONANNO G ADASARO D FMFONTANA G. AND RAITERI M.

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Randomized trial examines GABA B autoreceptor response in synaptosomes under varying ionic conditions, suggesting mechanisms for neurotransmitter release.

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The study aims to investigate how GABA B autoreceptors influence GABA release in rat cortical synaptosomes under different ionic and depolarizing conditions.
Rat cerebral cortex synaptosomes prelabeled with [3H]GABA were superfused with KCl at varying concentrations (9-50 mM).
Responses to GABA B agonist (-)-baclofen, GABA A agonist muscimol, and veratrine were measured for their effects on [3H]GABA release.
Calcium dependence of the release was assessed by varying Ca2+ concentrations.
The release of [3H]GABA plateaued at 35 mM KCl with a Ca2+-dependent nature at lower K+ concentrations.
(-)-Baclofen inhibited K+-evoked [3H]GABA release; its effect decreased at higher K+ concentrations and was strong at low veratrine concentrations.
Exogenous GABA in the presence of SK & F 89976A inhibited release, countered by phaclofen, indicating GABA autoreceptor activity.

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G et al. (1989) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefdb5fede9185760d4794 https://doi.org/10.1016/0922-4106(89)90043-4

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Randomized trial examines GABA B autoreceptor response in synaptosomes under varying ionic conditions, suggesting mechanisms for neurotransmitter release.

GABA B autoreceptors in rat cortex synaptosomes: response under different depolarizing and ionic conditions

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