“A dual effect of anesthetics was postulated for both the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) and the GABA(A)R. We tested the hypothesis that, in addition to a blocking effect, ISO increases gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-gated currents through recombinant GABA(A)R channels.”
“Currents induced by 0.01 mM GABA were potentiated by small ISO (twofold at 0.5 mM ISO) and inhibited by larger concentrations.”
“ ISO reduced the peak current elicited by 1 mM GABA.”
“Withdrawal of ISO and GABA induced rebound currents, suggesting an open-channel block by ISO.”