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Glycine and Glutamate Bind to the N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor is present in the central nervous system where it has an excitatory effect on neuronal activity. A number of ligands exist for the NMDA receptor, and two of these include glutamate and glycine. Glutamate can bind … Continue reading →

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