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Kinetic contributions to gating by interactions unique to N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors

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Abstract

Background: NMDA receptor deactivation is characteristically slow and depends on unique intersubunit contacts in the ligand binding domain. Results: These additional contacts slow current deactivation mainly by increasing gating. Conclusion: Slow deactivation reflects higher open probability due to more stable heterodimers. Significance: A firmer heterodimer interface supports basic functional differences between NMDA and non-NMDA glutamate-gated channels.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26846-26855
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume290
Issue number44
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 30 2015

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