AMPA receptor

AMPA receptors are specialized proteins located on nerve cells in the brain that help transmit signals. When a chemical message called glutamate attaches to these receptors, they open up to allow positively charged ions to enter the neuron. This ion flow generates an electrical signal, enabling neurons to communicate efficiently. AMPA receptors are crucial for fast synaptic transmission, learning, and memory. They are one part of the complex system that underpins brain function, responding quickly to stimuli and helping the brain process information effectively.