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Structure of the GABAA receptor

Schematic structure of the GABAA receptor. Five subunits are symmetrically arranged about the central chloride anion conduction pore. Note that the extracellular loops are not depicted for the sake of clarity. (Figure created by Boghog2. Public domain.)

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