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Vigabatrin produces anti-epileptic activity through
Vigabatrin produces anti-epileptic activity through
Updated On: Aug 19, 2024
- Potentiating GABA mediated neuronal inhibition by depressing GABA transporters
- Modifying synaptic release of glutamate/GABA by binding to a specific synaptic protein
- Inhibiting GABA transaminase enzyme which degrades GABA
- Potentiating post synaptic GABA receptor effect
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): Inhibiting GABA transaminase enzyme which degrades GABA
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