The GABA-site antagonism does not depend on the subtype of alpha-subunits. Similarly, pentobarbital activates ternary receptors composed of different alpha-subunits in a bicuculline-sensitive manner. The potencies of bicuculline to inhibit pentobarbital-activated currents are identical with receptors containing alpha1, alpha4 or alpha5-subunit. The alpha1beta2 and alpha4beta2 receptors possess higher GABA potencies compared with the alpha1beta2gamma2L and alpha4beta2gamma2L receptors.
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