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A three-state model of the benzodiazepine receptor explains the interactions between the benzodiazepine antagonist Ro 15-1788, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, ?-carbolines, and phenobarbitone

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Pentylenetetrazol and penicillin are selective antagonists of GABA-mediated post-synaptic inhibition in cultured mammalian neurones

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Ethyl β-carboline carboxylate lowers seizure threshold and antagonizes flurazepam-induced sedation in rats

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Benzodiazepine Antagonist Ro 15–1788: Binding Characteristics and Interaction with Drug‐Induced Changes in Dopamine Turnover and Cerebellar cGMP Levels

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