?4-containing GABA-A receptors as targets for ?-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Mary Collins Chebib (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Glenn Hunt ,  Dr Nathan Absalom ,  Prof Iain Mcgregor

Brief description ?-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is an elusive substance. On one hand, it is a prescribed drug to treat narcolepsy, and ameliorate alcohol withdrawal. On the other hand, GHB is the club drug “Fantasy” or “Liquid Ecstasy”, taken by many Australians for its social, sexual and euphoric effects. This proposal will identify GHB targets and provide insight to its mechanism of action.

Funding Amount $AUD 610,572.70

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant