What are the Different Types of Glutamate Receptors?
There are two main types of glutamate receptors: ionotropic and metabotropic. Ionotropic receptors, such as NMDA, AMPA, and kainate receptors, allow ions to flow directly into the cell. Metabotropic receptors, on the other hand, initiate a cascade of intracellular events. Both types are involved in various aspects of synaptic transmission and plasticity.
