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Pentameric structure of the glycine receptor, an inhibitory ligand-gated ion channel modulated by certain phytocannabinoids. Enhanced glycinergic inhibition could contribute to seizure suppression.

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Source Paper

Receptors and Channels Possibly Mediating the Effects of Phytocannabinoids on Seizures and Epilepsy.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (2020)

PMID: 32751761

DOI: 10.3390/ph13080174

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![Figure 121: Pentameric structure of the glycine receptor, an inhibitory ligand-gated ion channel modulated by certain phytocannabinoids. Enhanced glycinergic inhibition could contribute to seizure suppression.]()

> Source: Lara Senn et al. "Receptors and Channels Possibly Mediating the Effects of Phytocannabinoids on Se." *Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)*, 2020. PMID: [32751761](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32751761/)
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