ionotropic receptor
ionotropic receptor A receptor protein that forms part of a ligand-gated ion channel, so that binding of ligand (e.g. a hormone or neurotransmitter) to the receptor causes opening of the channel, permitting ions to flow through it. See glutamate receptor. Compare metabotropic receptor.
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