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• Ionotropic glutamate receptor
  ...mission in the central nervous system ([[CNS]]). They are activated by the neurotransmitter [[glutamate]], which opens an ion channel that allows ions such as Na+, K+, There are three main types of ionotropic glutamate receptors:
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• Glutamate receptors
  == Glutamate Receptors == ...s. Glutamate is the most prominent neurotransmitter in the body, and these receptors are responsible for the glutamatergic neurotransmission.
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• Nicotinic receptors
  == Nicotinic Receptors == ...otein]] that responds to the neurotransmitter [[acetylcholine]]. Nicotinic receptors are found in many parts of the body, including the [[central nervous system
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• GABA receptor
  ...inobutyric acid receptor''', is a type of [[protein]] that responds to the neurotransmitter [[GABA]], the chief inhibitory compound in the mature vertebrate central ne The term "GABA receptor" is derived from the neurotransmitter that it binds to, GABA, which stands for gamma-aminobutyric acid. The term
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• GABA A receptor
  ...æbə eɪ rɪˈsɛptər/) is a type of [[GABA receptor]] that is activated by the neurotransmitter [[Gamma-Aminobutyric acid]] (GABA), the chief inhibitory compound in the ma ...obutyric acid (GABA), and the 'A' denotes that it is subtype A of the GABA receptors.
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• Cholinergic
  ...: koh-lin-ER-jik) refers to the aspects of the nervous system that use the neurotransmitter [[acetylcholine]]. The term is derived from the name of the chemical compou ...the mid-century. The term "cholinergic" was coined to describe the cells, receptors, and pathways that use or are affected by acetylcholine.
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• 5-ht receptor
  ...serotonin receptor''', is a type of [[receptor]] that interacts with the [[neurotransmitter]] serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). === Types of 5-HT Receptors ===
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• Kainate receptor
  ...he name "Kainate" comes from kainic acid, a substance that acts upon these receptors. Kainate receptors play a key role in the function of the [[Nervous system]]. They are involve
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• Dopamine receptor
  Dopamine receptors are responsible for many functions, including the regulation of [[motivatio ...ers of the D1-like family of dopamine receptors, whereas the D2, D3 and D4 receptors are members of the D2-like family.
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• Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
  ...otein]] that responds to the neurotransmitter [[acetylcholine]]. Nicotinic receptors also respond to drugs such as the agonist [[nicotine]]. They are found in t Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are best known for their roles in the [[nervous system]]. They are key play
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• Muscarinic antagonist
  ...hibit the action of the neurotransmitter [[acetylcholine]] on [[muscarinic receptors]]. ..."antagonist" refers to the drug's ability to counteract the effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
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• Glutamate receptor
  ...s''' (pronounced: glu-ta-mate re-cep-tors) are synaptic and non-synaptic [[receptors]] located primarily on the membranes of [[neuronal]] cells. They are respon === Types of Glutamate Receptors ===
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• Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
  ...mAChR''', is a type of [[Acetylcholine receptor]] that is activated by the neurotransmitter [[acetylcholine]]. Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors play several roles in the body, including regulation of heart rate, smooth
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• 5-HT1 receptor
  ...tonin 1 receptor''', is a subtype of [[serotonin receptor]] that binds the neurotransmitter [[serotonin]], also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). ...5-hydroxytryptamine, and the number 1 denotes it as a subtype of serotonin receptors.
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• Muscarinic receptors
  == Muscarinic Receptors == ...cted from the mushroom ''[[Amanita muscaria]]'' and found to bind to these receptors.
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• Trace amine-associated receptor
  ...d in the early 2000s. The term "trace amine" refers to the fact that these receptors are activated by compounds present in the body at very low ('trace') concen ...term "trace amine-associated receptor" is derived from the fact that these receptors are activated by trace amines, which are compounds present in the body at v
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• 5-HT6 receptor
  ...six receptor") is a subtype of [[5-HT receptor]] that binds the endogenous neurotransmitter [[serotonin]]. It is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that is coupled to * [[Neurotransmitter]]
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• Serotonin receptor
  ...s '''5-HT receptor''', is a type of [[receptor]] that interacts with the [[neurotransmitter]] serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). === Types of Serotonin Receptors ===
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• Neurotransmission
  ...sed by a [[neuron]] (the presynaptic neuron), and bind to and activate the receptors of another neuron (the postsynaptic neuron). This process is fundamental to ...esicles]], into the [[synaptic cleft]]. The neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, causing a change in its membrane potential. If
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• Alpha-adrenergic receptor
  ...ic re-cep-tor) is a type of [[Adrenergic receptor]] that responds to the [[neurotransmitter]] [[norepinephrine]] (noradrenaline) or the [[hormone]] [[epinephrine]] (ad There are two main types of Alpha-adrenergic receptors, known as [[Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor|Alpha-1]] and [[Alpha-2 adrenergic
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