One important common adaptation is a shift in AMPAR subunit composition from GluA2-containing, calcium-impermeable AMPARs (CIARs) to GluA2-lacking, calcium-permeable AMPARs (CPARs).
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calcium-permeable AMPA receptors
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CP-AMPARs, CPARs, GluA2-lacking, calcium-permeable AMPARs
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Compared with CIARs, CPARs have greater single-channel currents, faster activation kinetics, faster inactivation, and calcium-related activity, which has the potential to facilitate AMPAR currents.
A common adaptation is a shift in AMPAR subunit composition from GluA2-containing calcium-impermeable receptors to GluA2-lacking calcium-permeable receptors.
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