Neuropharmacology and Neurochemistry

Synapse formation and neurotransmitter receptors

Synapse formation is a highly regulated process which leads to the transmission and receipt of signals in morphologically separate subcellular structures at pre- and post-synaptic sites. A neurotransmitter receptor is a class of receptors that binds neurotransmitters specifically in contrast to other molecules. Neurotransmitter receptors receive signals in post synaptic cells that trigger electric signal by regulating ion channel activity.