ligand gated chloride channels

What are the main types?

The main types of ligand gated chloride channels include the GABA-A receptors and glycine receptors.
- GABA-A Receptors: These are ionotropic receptors that are highly permeable to chloride ions. They play a key role in mediating the inhibitory effects of GABA, the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
- Glycine Receptors: These receptors are also ionotropic and facilitate chloride ion flow in response to glycine, another important inhibitory neurotransmitter primarily found in the spinal cord and brainstem.

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