[Glutamate lonotropic Receptors: Structure, Localisation, Function].

The data on the structure, location and function of ionotropic glutamate receptors is shown. These include NMDA-, AMPA-, kainate and orphan receptor, activation them ensures the formation of an action potential. The ionotropic receptors are present in the CNS and peripheral organs. There are a large number of them allosteric modulators, agonists and antagonists. NMDA- and AMPA-receptors play a key role in the origin and manifestation of long-term potentiation. When NMDA- and AMPA-receptors are hyperactivity excitotoxicity arises--a pathological process that causes damage and death of neurons. The ionotropic glutamate receptors are involved in the regulation of mental functions, respiratory, sensory, cardiovascular, nociceptive, etc. g. systems.