FEATURES

FAMILY

glutamate-gated ion channel (TC 1.A.10.1) family

DESCRIPTION

Also known as NMDE3_HUMAN, GRIN2C, NMDAR2C. Component of NMDA receptor complexes that function as heterotetrameric, ligand-gated ion channels with high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Channel activation requires binding of the neurotransmitter glutamate to the epsilon subunit, glycine binding to the zeta subunit, plus membrane depolarization to eliminate channel inhibition by Mg(2+) (PubMed:26875626). Sensitivity to glutamate and channel kinetics depend on the subunit composition (Probable). Plays a role in regulating the balance between excitatory and inhibitory activity of pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex. Contributes to the slow phase of excitatory postsynaptic current, long-term synaptic potentiation, and learning (By similarity). Heterotetramer. Forms heterotetrameric channels composed of two zeta subunits (GRIN1), and two epsilon subunits (GRIN2A, GRIN2B, GRIN2C or GRIN2D) (in vitro) (PubMed:26875626). In vivo, the subunit composition may depend on the expression levels of the different subunits (Probable). Interacts with PDZ domains of PATJ and DLG4 (By similarity). Interacts (via PDZ-binding motif) with SNX27 (via PDZ domain); the interaction is required for recycling to the plasma membrane when endocytosed and prevent degradation in lysosomes (PubMed:21300787).

EXTERNAL LINKS

GRIN2C

Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 2C

GRIN2C

Molecular Synopsis