New insights into ionotropic glutamate receptors in physiological and pathological conditions

Abstract

[eng] Speaking metaphorically, the human nervous system is a complex ensemble of millions of parts operating together one with another. For this reason, each part is fundamental for the correct function of the whole system. In fact, it is not possible to understand the whole system without knowing about its components.

In this thesis project we have tried to give new insights into the ionotropic glutamate receptors field, which are a small but essential part in understanding how the nervous system works.