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Terminology

GABA - Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid, major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain

Ligand - A molecule that is able to bind a biomolecule and form a complex to serve a biological purpose (hormone, drug etc.)

Agonist - Type of ligand that binds to a specific receptor and triggers a response in the cell. Can be selective, partial or full

Antagonist - Type of ligand that binds to a specific receptor and blocks or attentuates agonist mediated responses (does not provoke a biological response by itself)

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