GS-39783
Encyclopedia
GS-39783 is a compound used in scientific research which acts as a positive allosteric modulator at the GABAB
receptor
. It has been shown to produce anxiolytic
effects in animal studies, and reduces self-administration of ethanol
, cocaine
and nicotine
.
GABA B receptor
GABAB receptors are metabotropic transmembrane receptors for gamma-aminobutyric acid that are linked via G-proteins to potassium channels...
receptor
Receptor (biochemistry)
In biochemistry, a receptor is a molecule found on the surface of a cell, which receives specific chemical signals from neighbouring cells or the wider environment within an organism...
. It has been shown to produce anxiolytic
Anxiolytic
An anxiolytic is a drug used for the treatment of anxiety, and its related psychological and physical symptoms...
effects in animal studies, and reduces self-administration of ethanol
Alcoholic beverage
An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption...
, cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
and nicotine
Nicotine
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants that constitutes approximately 0.6–3.0% of the dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis taking place in the roots and accumulation occurring in the leaves...
.