Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate

Synonyms

Glutamate Receptor, Metabotropic

Glutamate Receptors, Metabotropic

Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor

Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors

Receptor, Metabotropic Glutamate

Receptors, Glutamate, Metabotropic

Cell surface proteins that bind glutamate and act through G-proteins to influence second messenger systems. Several types of metabotropic glutamate receptors have been cloned. They differ in pharmacology, distribution, and mechanisms of action.