Biophysics
AMPA receptors are a type of ionotropic glutamate receptor that mediate fast synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. These receptors primarily bind to the neurotransmitter glutamate, leading to the opening of ion channels that allow the flow of sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) ions, which is crucial for the generation of excitatory postsynaptic currents.
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