Chemicals and Drugs

GluK2 Kainate Receptor

A high-affinity KAINATE and GLUTAMATE receptor that functions as ligand-gated ion channel in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSYEM and plays an essential role in NEURONAL PLASTICITY.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A high-affinity KAINATE and GLUTAMATE receptor that functions as ligand-gated ion channel in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSYEM and plays an essential role in NEURONAL PLASTICITY.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • GluR6 Kainate Receptor
  • GluR6 Kainate Receptors
  • GluR6 Receptor
  • Ionotropic Glutamate Receptor GluR6
  • Receptor, GluK2 Kainate
  • Receptor, GluR6
  • Receptor, GluR6 Kainate
  • Receptors, GluR6 Kainate

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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2024 (1996)

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  2. D12.776w.543w.550w.450w.500w.200w.200w.500
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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. GluK2 Kainate Receptor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000097806. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000097806
  2. GluK2 Kainate Receptor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21113344