A common
inhibitory neurotransmitter. When released, gamma-amino
butyric acid interacts with receptors controlling ion channels which allow an increase in the number of
negative ions inside the
post synaptic cell.
Overall, the
membrane potential of the post
synaptic cell is
hyper-polarised, and taken further away from its
threshold voltage.
Also know as
Formula: C
4 H
9 N
1 O
2