BSPP is a compound used in scientific research which acts as a

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at the GABA_B

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. It has a synergistic effect with GABA_B agonists such as

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at GABA_B autoreceptors but not heteroreceptors, suggesting it may be useful for distinguishing between these GABA_B receptor subtypes.

References

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