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Ion Channels

A Ligand-gated Ion Channel

A Ligand-gated Ion Channel

Ligand-gated ion channels (LGICs) are one type of ionotropic receptor or channel-linked receptor. They are a group of transmembrane ion channels that open or close in response to the binding of a chemical messenger (ligand), such as a neurotransmitter.

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