Memory Formation Can Take Place Without the Contribution of NMDA

Question

Memory formation can take place without the contribution of NMDA receptors.

Accepted Answer

There is evidence that memory formation can occur through alternative cellular pathways that do not involve NMDA receptors, such as AMPA receptors and metabotropic neurotransmitter receptors. However, NMDA receptors are still thought to play a significant role in the process of memory formation in the brain.