Parameters Of Transmitter Release In Squid Neuronal Synapses
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Author | : Milton Peter Charlton |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Neural transmission |
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"Successive action potentials in a pre-synaptic axon terminal often evoke responses of increasing amplitude in the post-synaptic cell. This phenomenon, called facilitation, is of interest to physiologists for several reasons. [...] Facilitation at the squid giant synapse has been noted by other workers but has not been extensively quantified [....] In the present experiments, solutions of low calcium concentrations were used to reduce transmitter release to subthreshold levels and to enhance the detection of facilitation. I have shown that the magnitude, time course of decay and summation of facilitation are similar in squid and other animals. This result lends generality to findings in the squid concerning the mechanism of facilitation discussed in this and the following chapter. [...] Various hypotheses for the mechanism of facilitation involve changes in major factors governing transmitter release such as pre-synaptic depolarization and the availability of calcium ions. [...] In order to test these hypotheses, it is necessary to directly measure and modify these parameters in the pre-synaptic terminal. I chose the squid giant synapse to study facilitation because its extremely large size enables one, by placing microelectrodes directly in the pre-synaptic terminal, to measure and manipulate some of the above variables (Takeuchi and Takeuchi, 1962; Miledi, 1973; Llinas and Nicholson, 1975). This preparation was used to test the residual-calcium hypothesis by altering extracellular calcium concentration and temperature, and to test the membrane-potential hypotheses by recording and manipulating presynaptic membrane potentials"--Leaves 1-3
Author | : Rodolfo Riascos Llinás |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Neural transmission |
ISBN | : 9780195116526 |
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Ideal for graduate and undergraduate courses, the book includes PC and Macintosh versions of two programs for simulating and manipulating any aspect of synaptic transmission."--BOOK JACKET.
Author | : Hugo J. Bellen |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Medical |
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This book provides the reader with background information on neurotransmitter release. Emphasis is placed on the rationale by which proteins are assigned specific functions rather than just providing facts about function.
Author | : Daniel Johnston |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 709 |
Release | : 1994-11-02 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0262293498 |
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with simulations and illustrations by Richard Gray Problem solving is an indispensable part of learning a quantitative science such as neurophysiology. This text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in neuroscience, physiology, biophysics, and computational neuroscience provides comprehensive, mathematically sophisticated descriptions of modern principles of cellular neurophysiology. It is the only neurophysiology text that gives detailed derivations of equations, worked examples, and homework problem sets (with complete answers). Developed from notes for the course that the authors have taught since 1983, Foundations of Cellular Neurophysiology covers cellular neurophysiology (also some material at the molecular and systems levels) from its physical and mathematical foundations in a way that is far more rigorous than other commonly used texts in this area.
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Total Pages | : 5 |
Release | : 1994 |
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Download Biophysical and Biochemical Mechanisms in Synaptic Transmitter Release Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The project on synaptic transmission in the squid giant synapse was supported from years 1989 to 1994, and was discontinued due to a drastic reduction of funding to this branch of the Air Force Biological Research Program. Over the period of its tenure many fundamental discoveries were reported from the work supported by this grant. Among them (1) The discovery of P type calcium channels as the main trigger for transmitter release in invertebrates and vertebrate synapses, to include mammalian forms; (2) The first demonstration of calcium microdomains in presynaptic terminals and their role in synaptic transmitter release. In addition, measurements were also done of the maximum concentration attained at these microdomains and the time course for the calcium concentration profile; (3) The mechanisms by which botulinum and tetanus toxin block synaptic release; (4) Finally, the role of high inositol phosphate moieties in synaptic release were also studied.
Author | : Nicholas T. Carnevale |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 399 |
Release | : 2006-01-12 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1139447831 |
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The authoritative reference on NEURON, the simulation environment for modeling biological neurons and neural networks that enjoys wide use in the experimental and computational neuroscience communities. This book shows how to use NEURON to construct and apply empirically based models. Written primarily for neuroscience investigators, teachers, and students, it assumes no previous knowledge of computer programming or numerical methods. Readers with a background in the physical sciences or mathematics, who have some knowledge about brain cells and circuits and are interested in computational modeling, will also find it helpful. The NEURON Book covers material that ranges from the inner workings of this program, to practical considerations involved in specifying the anatomical and biophysical properties that are to be represented in models. It uses a problem-solving approach, with many working examples that readers can try for themselves.
Author | : Gary Stephens |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2013-04-23 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9400763344 |
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This book will bring together leading international experts to discuss recent advances in basic scientific knowledge regarding the regulation of presynaptic Ca2+ channels. Importantly, Ca2+ channels represent one of the most widely modulated proteins in the body, being the target of a range of effector pathways and drugs; this range will be fully represented here. A number of therapeutic drugs target the Ca2+ channel complex, including the anti-epileptic gabapentinoid and analgesic ziconotide drugs and the pharmaceutical industry is searching for Ca2+ channel blocking drugs, particularly in the pain, epilepsy, ataxia and migraine areas. Such potential future therapies will be discussed here. Scientific disciplines will focus on electrophysiological studies, but will extend to neuroscience, genetics and biochemical areas. The work described will represent advances at the cutting edge of current neuroscience research and is timely and highly appropriate for the Springer book series.
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Total Pages | : 694 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Dissertations, Academic |
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Author | : Gary Banker |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 706 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Anatomy |
ISBN | : 9780262024389 |
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A do-it-yourself manual for culturing nerve cells, complete with recipes and protocols.
Author | : John Dempster |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2001-07-10 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9780122095511 |
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The Laboratory Computer: A Practical Guide for Physiologists and Neuroscientists introduces the reader to both the basic principles and the actual practice of recording physiological signals using the computer. It describes the basic operation of the computer, the types of transducers used to measure physical quantities such as temperature and pressure, how these signals are amplified and converted into digital form, and the mathematical analysis techniques that can then be applied. It is aimed at the physiologist or neuroscientist using modern computer data acquisition systems in the laboratory, providing both an understanding of how such systems work and a guide to their purchase and implementation. The key facts and concepts that are vital for the effective use of computer data acquisition systems A unique overview of the commonly available laboratory hardware and software, including both commercial and free software A practical guide to designing one's own or choosing commercial data acquisition hardware and software