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Can we say that gaba group is an auxiliary neurotransmitter?

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Dr. Hiep Le
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Nephrology and Dialysis 43 years experience
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that serves as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter between nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.1 Its natural function is binding to receptors GABA-A and GABA-B on the neurons to modulate and block impulses between nerve cells.
Answered Jul 11, 2021
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