Humana mGLU Receptors: 31 (The Receptors, 31) - Medical Book

Explore the complex world of metabotropic glutamate receptors with mGLU Receptors: 31. Part of The Receptors series, this volume provides detailed information on the group C family of G-protein-coupled receptors. It covers the eight different mGlu subtypes, which are classified into three distinct groups based on agonist pharmacology, amino acid sequence similarity, and signal transduction pathways. This text examines how these receptors function within both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Readers will learn about their roles in essential processes such as memory, learning, anxiety, and the perception of pain. The content details their presence in pre- and postsynaptic neurons across various brain regions, including the hippocampus, cerebellum, and cerebral cortex. This book serves as a specialized resource for those studying neurology and clinical neurophysiology.