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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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![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/)
<figure> <img src="" alt="Pentameric structure of the glycine receptor, an inhibitory ligand-gated ion channel modulated by certain phytocannabinoids. Enhanced glycinergic inhibition could contribute to seizure suppression." /> <figcaption>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.<br> Source: Lara Senn et al. "Receptors and Channels Possibly Mediating the Effects of Phytocannabinoids on Se." <em>Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)</em>, 2020. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32751761/">32751761</a></figcaption> </figure>