bicuculline

/ˌbaɪkyuˈkʌlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A potent and selective antagonist of the GABAA receptor, often used in scientific research to study the function of GABAergic neurotransmission.

“The scientists used bicuculline to block GABA receptors in the brain and observe the effects on neural activity.”

Synonyms

  • GABAA antagonist
  • gantenerumab

Antonyms

  • GABA agonist
  • benzodiazepine