Schematic Working Model of Tonic GABA Inhibition in the Thalamus (IMAGE)

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Schematic Working Model of Tonic GABA Inhibition in the Thalamus

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1.Astrocytic GABA is produced by two enzymes, DAO and Aldh1a1 2. Produced GABA is released through Best1 channel in astrocytes. 3. Released GABA targets nearby thalamic neurons 4. Tonic GABA enhances signal processing 5. It allows one to discriminate different textures.

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