Date of Award
1-1-2011
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Chemistry
Content Description
1 online resource (xii, 176 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Li Niu
Committee Members
Alexander Shekhtman, Carla Theimer, Greg A Lnenicka, Jayanti Pande
Keywords
Kainic acid, Glutamic acid, Neural transmission
Subject Categories
Biology | Neuroscience and Neurobiology | Physiology
Abstract
The ionotropic glutamate receptors are localized in the pre- and postsynaptic membrane of neurons and mediate the majority of fast excitatory synaptic transmission. These receptors are divided into three subtypes: α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA), kainic acid, and N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptors. My thesis work focused on AMPA and kainate receptor subtypes.
Recommended Citation
Han, Yan, "A functional study of AMPA and kainate receptors" (2011). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 352.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/352