This molecular illustration highlights the binding sequence of glutamate when it binds to a glutamate receptor, showcasing a dynamic zoom in on the synaptic cleft. The client requested a 5 step sequence demonstrating the movement of the receptor side chains, as well as a diagrammatic explanation of the conformation change. The intended flow is as follows: viewers will be guided by the release of glutamate molecules from the synaptic vesicle. The main image features a glutamate approaching a receptor from the left, and viewers may choose to follow the binding sequence from the zoom in or veer right and inspect the conformation change that occurs when the glutamate is bound. At the very right, the client requested that 3 common pathways glutamate takes to bind are shown.