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U 89843A is a pharmaceutically active drug, which is a useful reagent.

Positive allosteric modulator of GABA A receptors. Enhances GABA-induced Cl - currents in the α 1 β 2 γ 2 , α 3 β 2 γ 2 and α 6 β 2 γ 2 subtypes. Causes sedation in vivo following i.v. administration without losing "righting reflex". Also displays antioxidant activity.