Small-molecule activators of KCC2 reduce neuronal excitability, show efficacy in benzodiazepine-resistant status epilepticus
March 20, 2023
The neuron-specific K+/Cl- co-transporter KCC2 is involved in the shift from depolarizing to hyperpolarizing γ-aminobutyric acid receptor (GABAAR) currents and subsequent synaptic inhibition.