Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate

**Definition:** Cell surface proteins that bind glutamate and act through G-proteins to influence second messenger systems. Several types of metabotropic glutamate receptors have been cloned. They differ in pharmacology, distribution, and mechanisms of action.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.450 - D12.776.543.750.720.200.450.500

**Synonyms:** - Receptors, Glutamate, Metabotropic - Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor - Glutamate Receptors, Metabotropic - Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors