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  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. amino acid receptors
  6. glycine receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. amino acid receptors
  6. glycine receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. receptors
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. amino acid receptors
  6. glycine receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. receptors
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. amino acid receptors
  6. glycine receptors

Preferred term

glycine receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Cell surface receptors that bind glycine with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Glycine receptors in the central nervous system have an intrinsic chloride channel and are usually inhibitory.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286827

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