Multiple actions of N-methyl-d-aspartate on cat neocortical neurons in vitro

J. A. Flatman; P. C. Schwindt; W. E. Crill; C. E. Stafstrom

doi:10.1016/0006-8993(83)91323-9

Multiple actions of N-methyl-d-aspartate on cat neocortical neurons in vitro

J. A. Flatman, P. C. Schwindt, W. E. Crill, C. E. Stafstrom

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Abstract

The potent excitatory amino acid receptor agonist, N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA), was applied to cat neocortical neurons in an in vitro slice preparation. NMDA evokes a slow depolarization with a net input conductance decrease, repetitive firing, rhythmic depolarization shifts and bi-stable membrane potential behavior. Use of blocking agents, ion substitution and voltage clamp indicates that NMDA induces a highly voltage-dependent TTX-resistant inward sodium current which accounts for much of the NMDA response.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	169-173
Number of pages	5
Journal	Brain research
Volume	266
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-8993(83)91323-9
State	Published - Apr 25 1983
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

N-methyl-d-aspartate
depolarization shift
inward rectification
neocortical neurons
transmitter-sensitive conductance

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Neuroscience(all)
Molecular Biology
Clinical Neurology
Developmental Biology

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