Valerenic acid is a positive allosteric modulator of GABA A receptors that displays preference for Î²2 or Î²3 subunit receptors. Directly activates the receptor and also blocks the channel at high concentrations.hom et al (2007) Valerenic acid potentiates and inhibits GABAA receptors: molecular mechanism and subunit specificity. Neuropharmacol. 53 178. Benke et al (2008) GABAA receptors as in vivo substrate for the anxiolytic action of valerenic acid, a major constituent of valerian root extracts.
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