FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS
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General Information
Name
IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
IGLUR
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000176
Date last reviewed
2023-11-21
Number of members
14
Description
Description
Ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs) are a highly conserved family of ligand-gated ion channels. They are best characterized for their roles in excitatory synaptic transmission. Upon the binding glutamate, they allow the passage of ions through a channel. iGluRs form heterotetramers - the subunit composition directing the ion selectivity of the receptor. (Adapted from FBrf0211681).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Liu et al., 2016, Han et al., 2015, Tomita et al., 2015, Ljaschenko et al., 2013, Chorna and Hasan, 2012, Croset et al., 2010, Croset et al., 2010, Benton et al., 2009, Lee et al., 2009, and Xia et al., 2005 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
Cellular Component
ionotropic glutamate receptor complex
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR SUPERFAMILY
Component group(s)
NMDA IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS
NON-NMDA IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS - GLURII NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION-SUBTYPE
UNCLASSIFIED NON-NMDA IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS
Members (14)
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External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
IGLUR
IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS
Glutamate-gated ion channels
iGluR
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (11)