NMDA and AMPA Receptors

This is a nice little animation on how NMDA and AMPA receptors are stimulated by glutamate. NMDA needs a stronger stimulus in order to remove the Mg lodged within it. This allows Ca to enter which has multiple secondary messanger functions.

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Submitted Tue, 09/20/2011 - 15:27 by christoff
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Created by: Someone Else
Audience: Upper Division