Excitatory post-synaptic potential

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004188",
  "term": "Excitatory post-synaptic potential",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A temporary depolarization of the post-synaptic membrane caused by the flow of positively charged ions into the post-synaptic cell. This electrical event makes the post-synaptic neuron more likely to fire an action potential. It is typically mediated by neurotransmitters like glutamate binding to ligand-gated ion channels.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "action potential",
    "glutamate",
    "inhibitory post-synaptic potential",
    "neurotransmitter",
    "postsynaptic",
    "synaptic cleft"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 867 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/excitatory-post-synaptic-potential/"
}