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Ligand-gated Channel
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Summary
Ligand-gated Channels
are
Integral Membrane Proteins
that open or close in response to the binding of a
Chemical Messenger
(ligand), facilitating
Rapid signal transmission
across
Cell Membranes
. This mechanism is crucial for processes such as neurotransmission, where it allows for the swift conversion of
Chemical Signals
into
Electrical Signals
within the
Nervous System
.
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