GABAergic and Glycinergic Control of Upper Airway Motoneurons in Rapid Eye Movement Sleep

The aim of this study was to determine if GABAB receptors play a role in suppressing upper airway muscle tone in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The results reported herein indicate that GABAB receptors, acting in concert with GABAA and glycine receptors, play a role in mediating REM sleep atonia.