AMPA Receptor Structural Details (VIDEO) Columbia University Irving Medical Center This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption The AMPA receptor adopts a self-shutoff mechanism during desensitization to protect the neuron. Credit Alexander Sobolevsky and Edward Twomey, Columbia University Medical Center Usage Restrictions Credit Alexander Sobolevsky and Edward Twomey, Columbia University Medical Center License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.