Ligand-activated channel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006574",
  "term": "Ligand-activated channel",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to the binding of a specific chemical messenger, known as a ligand, to a receptor site on the channel protein. This binding induces a conformational change in the channel, allowing ions to pass through the cell membrane. Neurotransmitters often act as ligands for these channels.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "voltage-activated channel"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1147 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ligand-activated-channel/"
}