Synaptic kainate receptors

Authors
Frerking, M Nicoll, RA
Citation
M. Frerking et Ra. Nicoll, Synaptic kainate receptors, CUR OP NEUR, 10(3), 2000, pp. 342-351
Citations number
60
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN NEUROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09594388 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
342 - 351
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-4388(200006)10:3<342:SKR>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Kainate receptors are a family of ionotropic glutamate receptors with poorl y understood functions. Recent evidence firmly establishes kainate receptor s as postsynaptic mediators of synaptic transmission. A second, presynaptic , modulatory role of kainate receptors has also been suggested, although th e mechanism(s) involved remain controversial.