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ligand-gated monoatomic cation channel activity

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Enables the transmembrane transfer of an inorganic cation by a channel that opens when a specific ligand has been bound by the channel complex or one of its constituent parts. [GOC:mtg_transport, ISBN:0815340729]

Ligand-gated monoatomic cation channel activity describes the function of a protein that acts as a channel allowing the passage of single-atom cations across a cell membrane. This activity is triggered by the binding of a specific ligand molecule to the channel protein. The ligand's binding induces a conformational change in the protein, opening the channel and allowing the passage of ions. This process plays a vital role in various cellular processes, including neuronal signaling, muscle contraction, and sensory perception. Ligand-gated monoatomic cation channels are highly selective for specific cations, allowing them to regulate the flow of these ions across cell membranes. This selectivity is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis and for ensuring that specific cellular processes are carried out correctly. The activity of these channels can be modulated by various factors, including the presence of other molecules, the membrane potential, and the concentration of ions in the cell. Examples of ligand-gated monoatomic cation channels include the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, which is responsible for mediating neuromuscular transmission, and the glutamate receptor, which plays a key role in synaptic plasticity in the brain.'
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Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Glutamate receptor 2A glutamate receptor 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P42262]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (59)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
aminolevulinic acid5-aminolevulinic acid : The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.

Aminolevulinic Acid: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.
4-oxo monocarboxylic acid;
amino acid zwitterion;
delta-amino acid
antineoplastic agent;
dermatologic drug;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
photosensitizing agent;
plant metabolite;
prodrug;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
5-aminovaleric acid5-aminopentanoic acid : A delta-amino acid comprising pentanoic acid with an amino substituent at C-5; a methylene homologue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that is a weak GABA agonist.

5-aminovaleric acid: from red fox anal secretion; RN given refers to parent cpd
amino acid zwitterion;
delta-amino acid;
omega-amino fatty acid
human metabolite
alanylalaninealanylalanine: RN given refers to (DL)-isomerdipeptide
alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acidalpha-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic Acid: An IBOTENIC ACID homolog and glutamate agonist. The compound is the defining agonist for the AMPA subtype of glutamate receptors (RECEPTORS, AMPA). It has been used as a radionuclide imaging agent but is more commonly used as an experimental tool in cell biological studies.non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid
cyclothiazidecyclothiazide : 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide substituted at positions 3, 5 and 6 by a 2-norbornen-5-yl group, chlorine, and a sulfonamide group, respectively. A thiazide diuretic, it has been used in the management of hypertension and oedema.

cyclothiazide: inhibits the desensitization of AMPA-type receptors; structure
benzothiadiazineantihypertensive agent;
diuretic
gyki 52466GYKI 52466: an AMPA (non-NMDA) receptor antagonist; structure given in first sourcebenzodiazepine
kainic acidKainic Acid: (2S-(2 alpha,3 beta,4 beta))-2-Carboxy-4-(1-methylethenyl)-3-pyrrolidineacetic acid. Ascaricide obtained from the red alga Digenea simplex. It is a potent excitatory amino acid agonist at some types of excitatory amino acid receptors and has been used to discriminate among receptor types. Like many excitatory amino acid agonists it can cause neurotoxicity and has been used experimentally for that purpose.dicarboxylic acid;
L-proline derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid;
pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid
antinematodal drug;
excitatory amino acid agonist
glycylglycinedipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
human metabolite
glutamic acidglutamic acid : An alpha-amino acid that is glutaric acid bearing a single amino substituent at position 2.

Glutamic Acid: A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
glutamic acid;
glutamine family amino acid;
L-alpha-amino acid;
proteinogenic amino acid
Escherichia coli metabolite;
ferroptosis inducer;
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
neurotransmitter;
nutraceutical
selfotelselfotel: a N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist; used to treat stroke-induced impairmentnon-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid
leucyl-alanineLeu-Ala : A dipeptide composed of L-leucine and L-alanine joined by a peptide linkage.dipeptidemetabolite
alanylprolinealanylproline: RN given refers to all (L)-isomerdipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
glycylleucineGly-Leu : A dipeptide composed of glycine and L-leucine joined by a peptide linkage.dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
alanyltyrosineAla-Tyr : A dipeptide composed of L-alanine and L-tyrosine joined by a peptide linkage.

alanyltyrosine: tyrosine source; RN given refers to (L)-isomer
dipeptidemetabolite
glycylsarcosineglycylsarcosine : A dipeptide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of glycine with the amino group of sarcosine.dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
glycylaspartic acidglycylaspartic acid: RN given refers to (L)-isomerdipeptidemetabolite
histidinoalaninehistidinoalanine: cross-linking amino acid in calcified tissue collagen; RN given refers to (L)-isomerdipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
argiotoxin-636argiotoxin-636: from the venom of Argiope aurantia; blocks neuromuscular transmission in insects; structure in first source.N-acyl-amino acid
2-amino-3-(3-(carboxymethoxy)-5-methylisoxazol-4-yl)propionic acid2-amino-3-(3-(carboxymethoxy)-5-methylisoxazol-4-yl)propionic acid: glutamate receptor antagonist; protects against kainic acid neurotoxicity in cultured cerebral cortex neurons
5-fluorowillardiine3-(5-fluorouracil-1-yl)-L-alanine : An alanine derivative that is L-alanine bearing a 5-fluorouracil-1-yl substituent at position 3. A more potent and selective AMPA receptor agonist (at hGluR1 and hGluR2) than AMPA itself (Ki = 14.7, 25.1, and 1820 nM for hGluR1, hGluR2 and hGluR5 respectively).

5-fluorowillardiine: a glutamate agonist; RN given for (S)-isomer
L-alanine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid;
organofluorine compound
AMPA receptor agonist
gyki 53655GYKI 53655: an AMPA (alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole-4-propionate) receptor antagonist
ly 293558tezampanel: structure given in first source; an AMPA receptor antagonist
alanylglutamic acidalanylglutamic acid: RN given refers to (L)-isomer

L-alanyl-L-glutamic acid : A dipeptide consisting of L-glutamic acid having an L-alanyl attached to its alpha-amino group
dipeptide
prolyl-tyrosinePro-Tyr : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-tyrosine residues.

prolyl-tyrosine: structure given in first source
dipeptidemetabolite
alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid
5-bromowillardiine5-bromowillardiine: acts as a kainate-like agonist on chick EAA receptors expressed in Xenopus oocytes; RN given refers to (S)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not avail 5/91
prolylglutamic acidPro-Glu : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-glutamic acid residues.dipeptidemetabolite
cysteinylglycinecysteinylglycine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not in Chemlne 7/13/83

L-cysteinylglycine : A dipeptide consisting of glycine having an L-cysteinyl attached to its alpha-amino group. It is an intermediate metabolite in glutathione metabolism.
dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
willardiine3-(uracil-1-yl)-L-alanine : The 3-(uracil-1-yl) derivative of L-alanine.

willardiine: isolated from seeds of Acacia willariana; structure
amino acid zwitterion;
L-alanine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
aspartyl-aspartic acidAsp-Asp : A dipeptide formed from two L-aspartic acid units.

aspartyl-aspartic acid: do not confuse with cyclo(Asp-Asp)
dipeptideMycoplasma genitalium metabolite
ly382884benzoic acids
4-bromohomoibotenic acid, (rs)-isomer
glycylprolineGly-Pro : A dipeptide consisting of L-proline having a glycyl residue attached to its alpha-amino group.dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
2,3-dioxo-6-nitro-7-sulfamoylbenzo(f)quinoxaline2,3-dioxo-6-nitro-7-sulfamoylbenzo(f)quinoxaline: structure given in first source; neuroprotectant for cerebral ischemia; AMPA receptor antagonistnaphthalenes;
sulfonic acid derivative
6-cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione6-Cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione: A potent excitatory amino acid antagonist with a preference for non-NMDA iontropic receptors. It is used primarily as a research tool.quinoxaline derivative
fg 9041FG 9041: structure given in first sourcequinoxaline derivative
seryl-prolineSer-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-serine and L-proline residues.dipeptidemetabolite
lofepramine hydrochloride
phenylalanylalaninePhe-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-phenylalanine and L-alanine residues.

phenylalanylalanine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer
dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
acetylalanylalanineacetylalanylalanine: RN given refers to (D)-isomer
alpha-aspartylalaninealpha-aspartylalanine: found in pig brain

Asp-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-alpha-aspartyl and L-valine residues.
dipeptidemetabolite
alanyltyrosineTyr-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-tyrosine and L-alanine residues.dipeptidemetabolite
ubp 310UBP 310: a GluR5 antagonist; structure in first source
ubp 302
prolylglycineL-prolylglycine : A dipeptide consisting of glycine having an L-prolyl group attached to its alpha-amino nitrogen.

prolylglycine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer
dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
glutamylalanineGlu-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-alpha-glutamyl and L-alanine residues.dipeptidemetabolite
phenylalanylphenylalaninePhe-Phe : A dipeptide formed from two L-phenylalanine residues.dipeptide;
L-aminoacyl-L-amino acid zwitterion
human blood serum metabolite;
Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite
phenylalanyl-valineVal-Phe : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-phenylalanine residues.dipeptidemetabolite
alanylglycinedipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
valyltyrosineVal-Tyr : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-tyrosine residues.

valyltyrosine: from sardine muscle hydrolyzate
dipeptidemetabolite
phenylalanylprolinePhe-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-phenylalanine and L-proline residues.dipeptidemetabolite
glycylhistidineGly-His : A dipeptide composed of glycine and L-histidine joined by a peptide linkage.

glycylhistidine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer
dipeptide;
dipeptide zwitterion
metabolite
prolyl-serinePro-Ser : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-serine residues.dipeptidemetabolite
prolylvalineVal-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-proline residues.dipeptidemetabolite
tqx 173
ly 404187LY 404187: structure in first source
6-azido-7-nitro-1,4-dihydroquinoxaline-2,3-dione6-azido-7-nitro-1,4-dihydroquinoxaline-2,3-dione: structure in first source
4-ethyl-7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2h-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide4-ethyl-7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide: an AMPA modulator; structure in first source
4-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2h-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide4-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide: a GluA2 positive allosteric modulator; structure in first source