GABAA receptors: Subtypes provide diversity of function and pharmacology

@article{Olsen2009GABAARS,
  title={GABAA receptors: Subtypes provide diversity of function and pharmacology},
  author={Richard W. Olsen and Werner Sieghart},
  journal={Neuropharmacology},
  year={2009},
  volume={56},
  pages={141-148}
}
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