Diagram of Tetramer Formation in the Synapse (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Diagram of Tetramer Formation in the Synapse

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In the membrane outside the synapse, the AMPA receptor subunit concentrations are low; subunits mainly exist as individuals or form pairs. Within the synapse, the AMPA receptor subunit concentrations are high, and tetramers form. Tetramers lifetimes are about 0.2 seconds.

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