KAINATE RECEPTOR
\kˈa͡ɪne͡ɪt ɹɪsˈɛptə], \kˈaɪneɪt ɹɪsˈɛptə], \k_ˈaɪ_n_eɪ_t ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_p_t_ə]\
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Cell surface proteins that bind glutamate and directly gate ion channels. Kainic acid receptors were originally discriminated from other glutamate receptors by their affinity for the agonist kainic acid. Activation of kainic acid receptors is generally excitatory to cells. Subtypes have been cloned, and for some the traditional distinction from AMPA receptors may not apply.
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