Ligand gated ion channels (LGICs)

Ligand gated ion channels (LGICs)

Ligand gated ion channels (LGICs) are a large family of membrane embedded proteins that enable the passage of ions across membranes, in response to the binding of ligands such as neurotransmitters. LGICs represent a class of highly attractive drug targets because of the pivotal role they play in many physiological functions, and their association with multiple human diseases.