glutamate receptor,metabotropic meaning in English

《英文msh词典》Glutamate Receptor,Metabotropic
[入口词] Glutamate Receptor,Metabotropic
[主题词] Receptors,Metabotropic Glutamate
[英文释义] Cell surface proteins that bind glutamate and act through G-proteins to influence second messenger systems. Several types of metabotropic glutamate receptors have been cloned. They differ in pharmacology,distribution,and mechanisms of action.