Biochem/physiol Actions Synthetic steroid compound alphaxalone (AFX) - 5α-Pregnan-3α-ol-11,20-dione- is a neurosteroid that directly activates and potentiates GABAA receptor-activated membrane current (IGABA). It acts as a positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor; anesthetic. The alpha subunit subtype of GABAA determines the efficacy, but not the potency, of AFX neuroactive steroid to potentiate IGABA.
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