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Ion-binding sites in NMDA receptors: classical approaches provide the numbers

Nature Neuroscience volume 1, pages 433–434 (1998)Cite this article

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The structure of glutamate receptor pores is not well defined. A new study reveals multiple Na+ binding sites in NMDA receptors, occupancy of which interferes with channel blockers.

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Figure 1: Ion-binding sites in cation-selective channels.

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