GABA receptor activity

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NameGABA receptor activity
IDGO_0016917
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

4-aminobutanoate receptor activity, 4-aminobutyrate receptor activity, GABA binding, gamma-aminobutyrate binding, gamma-aminobutyric acid binding, gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor activity

Description

Combining with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. (GABA, 4-aminobutyrate) is an amino acid which acts as a neurotransmitter in some organisms.

Comment

See also the molecular function term 'neurotransmitter receptor activity ; GO:0030594'.

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