
NMDA receptor - Wikipedia
The N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (also known as the NMDA receptor or NMDAR), is a glutamate receptor and predominantly Ca 2+ ion channel found in neurons. [3][4] The NMDA …
NMDA receptors in the central nervous system - PMC
Here, we will review the relationship between NMDA receptor structure and function, the diversity and significance of NMDA receptor subtypes in the CNS, as well as principles and rules by …
NMDA Drugs: How They Work, Uses, and Side Effects
Jul 19, 2025 · NMDA drugs are substances that interact with N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors in the brain, modifying the flow of information between nerve cells. This action influences a wide …
What are NMDA Receptors? - News-Medical.net
Nov 24, 2024 · NMDA receptors belong to the family of ionotropic glutamate receptors, distinct from G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These receptors play a pivotal role in regulating …
NMDA Receptor - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are a subtype of ionotropic glutamate receptors and represent a major class of excitatory neurotransmitter receptors in the central nervous system …
N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid - Wikipedia
N-methyl-D-aspartic acid, or N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA), is an amino acid derivative that acts as a specific agonist at the NMDA receptor mimicking the action of glutamate, the …
Physiology, NMDA Receptor - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Dec 11, 2022 · The N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor is a glutamate receptor, the human brain's primary excitatory neurotransmitter. It plays an integral role in synaptic plasticity, a …