FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: GLUTAMATE-GATED CHLORIDE CHANNEL SUBUNITS
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General Information
Name
GLUTAMATE-GATED CHLORIDE CHANNEL SUBUNITS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
GLU-CL
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000554
Date last reviewed
2023-11-21
Number of members
1
Description
Description
Glutamate-gated chloride channels mediate synaptic inhibition and regulate cellular excitability. No glutamate-gated chloride channels have been identified in vertebrates. (Adapted from FBrf0232136 and FBrf0089625).
Notes on Group

The GLUTAMATE-GATED CHLORIDE CHANNEL SUBUNITS gene group contains only one member.

Source Material
The GLUTAMATE-GATED CHLORIDE CHANNEL SUBUNITS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Remnant et al., 2016, Knipple and Soderlund, 2010, Schnizler et al., 2005, and Cully et al., 1996 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
extracellularly glutamate-gated chloride channel activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
plasma membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
LIGAND-GATED CHLORIDE CHANNEL SUBUNITS
Members (1)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)

[Transporter Classification Database:The Neurotransmitter Receptor, Cys loop, Ligand-gated Ion Channel (LIC) Family](https://tcdb.org/search/result.php?tc=1.A.9)

Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
GLU-CL
GLUTAMATE-GATED CHLORIDE CHANNEL SUBUNITS
GluCl
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (5)