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The Living World - Chapter 28 - McGraw Hill Higher Education
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Basic Mechanisms Underlying Seizures and Epilepsy
... • Three subtypes – AMPA, kainate, NMDA • Glutamate-gated cation channels ...
... • Three subtypes – AMPA, kainate, NMDA • Glutamate-gated cation channels ...
GABAergic Influence on Taste Information in the Central Gustatory
... as in the primary taste cortex. Current research supports that these receptors play a role in processing gustatory information in these areas as well as in integrating information from other connected brain areas. This GABA inhibition may help to integrate important feedback information about gustat ...
... as in the primary taste cortex. Current research supports that these receptors play a role in processing gustatory information in these areas as well as in integrating information from other connected brain areas. This GABA inhibition may help to integrate important feedback information about gustat ...
Prevalent Presence of Periodic Actin-spectrin-based
... Golgi and Purkinje cells, which showed less regularity (Fig. 2H, I, K). This is probably due to a relatively slow development process for these cultured cerebellar neurons as evidenced by less elaborate dendrites observed for these neurons in vitro (29, 30). In addition, all of these specific neuron ...
... Golgi and Purkinje cells, which showed less regularity (Fig. 2H, I, K). This is probably due to a relatively slow development process for these cultured cerebellar neurons as evidenced by less elaborate dendrites observed for these neurons in vitro (29, 30). In addition, all of these specific neuron ...
Descriptions of Banbury Conference
... Ceman proposed a model of FMRP regulation in which FMRP enters the nucleus, there binds to mRNAs, is then phosphorylated, stopping any further RNA binding, and transports its bound mRNAs elsewhere in the cells. This model helps to explain the regulation of the varied and sometimes contradictory func ...
... Ceman proposed a model of FMRP regulation in which FMRP enters the nucleus, there binds to mRNAs, is then phosphorylated, stopping any further RNA binding, and transports its bound mRNAs elsewhere in the cells. This model helps to explain the regulation of the varied and sometimes contradictory func ...
Cortical cfos Expression Reveals Broad Receptive Field Excitatory
... Kim and Ebner, 1999). Overall, it remains unknown whether response heterogeneity in neighboring excitatory neurons is related to differences in the ...
... Kim and Ebner, 1999). Overall, it remains unknown whether response heterogeneity in neighboring excitatory neurons is related to differences in the ...
Rich-club organization in effective connectivity among cortical neurons
... were killed after the recording session; and brain tissue was sectioned, immunostained for NeuN, and imaged to verify the silicon prong placement. Signals from all recording sites were simultaneously sampled at 25 kHz. Spike sorting was performed off-line using a semi-automated Matlab script. The da ...
... were killed after the recording session; and brain tissue was sectioned, immunostained for NeuN, and imaged to verify the silicon prong placement. Signals from all recording sites were simultaneously sampled at 25 kHz. Spike sorting was performed off-line using a semi-automated Matlab script. The da ...
α-Synuclein and dopamine at the crossroads of Parkinson`s disease
... inhibition of exocytosis, which is consistent with an important role for the N-terminal membrane binding domain of the protein in the function of α-synuclein [51]. Whether or not α-synuclein fulfils similar roles in dopaminergic neurons in vivo remains unknown, but these findings are nevertheless th ...
... inhibition of exocytosis, which is consistent with an important role for the N-terminal membrane binding domain of the protein in the function of α-synuclein [51]. Whether or not α-synuclein fulfils similar roles in dopaminergic neurons in vivo remains unknown, but these findings are nevertheless th ...
review neurochemical markers of alcoholism vulnerability in humans
... cyclase (or any other secondary messenger systems) have not been included in this review as they are not neurotransmitters. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND OBSERVATIONS FROM ANIMAL STUDIES This review focuses on central and peripheral indices of activity of the five neurotransmitter systems, GABA, serotonin, ...
... cyclase (or any other secondary messenger systems) have not been included in this review as they are not neurotransmitters. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND OBSERVATIONS FROM ANIMAL STUDIES This review focuses on central and peripheral indices of activity of the five neurotransmitter systems, GABA, serotonin, ...
Thomas C. Südhof - Nobel Lecture Slides
... botulinum toxins (C. Montecucco + R. Jahn laboratories; 1992/1993) 2. Synaptobrevin, SNAP-25, and syntaxin form a complex, known as SNARE complex (J. Rothman laboratory; 1993) 3. Munc18 binds to SNAREs and is homologous to Unc18 and Sec1p, proteins known to be essential for C. elegans movements and ...
... botulinum toxins (C. Montecucco + R. Jahn laboratories; 1992/1993) 2. Synaptobrevin, SNAP-25, and syntaxin form a complex, known as SNARE complex (J. Rothman laboratory; 1993) 3. Munc18 binds to SNAREs and is homologous to Unc18 and Sec1p, proteins known to be essential for C. elegans movements and ...
Synaptic Distinction of Laminar-specific Prefrontal-temporal Pathways in Primates
... terminate in different layers are distinct at the synaptic level. We addressed this issue using as a model system the robust and functionally significant pathways from prefrontal areas 10 and 32 to superior temporal areas in rhesus monkeys. Boutons from prefrontal axons synapsing in the middle layer ...
... terminate in different layers are distinct at the synaptic level. We addressed this issue using as a model system the robust and functionally significant pathways from prefrontal areas 10 and 32 to superior temporal areas in rhesus monkeys. Boutons from prefrontal axons synapsing in the middle layer ...
Nerve Regeneration in C. elegans after femtosecond laser axotomy
... phasmid neurons were first filled with green fluorescent DiO dye by incubating the worms in the dye solution. Then, we cut the dendrite of a neuron that connects the cell body to the sensory ending. Next, we incubated the worm with red fluorescent DiI dye to test the dye uptake through dendrite foll ...
... phasmid neurons were first filled with green fluorescent DiO dye by incubating the worms in the dye solution. Then, we cut the dendrite of a neuron that connects the cell body to the sensory ending. Next, we incubated the worm with red fluorescent DiI dye to test the dye uptake through dendrite foll ...
NEUROTRANSMITTER SYSTEMS IN THE VISUAL CORTEX OF
... They found that intracortical chronic infusion of L-Glu during the period of monocular vision in young kittens largely prevents the O.D. shift which normally takes place under these conditions. Glutamate probably disrupts normal cortical activity, either by direct excitatory action on cortical neuro ...
... They found that intracortical chronic infusion of L-Glu during the period of monocular vision in young kittens largely prevents the O.D. shift which normally takes place under these conditions. Glutamate probably disrupts normal cortical activity, either by direct excitatory action on cortical neuro ...
Co-activation of VTA DA and GABA neurons mediates nicotine
... 0.127 mm; Figure 4a) is inserted into the VTA and held in a fixed position by means of a small connector. The tip of the injection cannula projects beyond the guide cannula by 1.5 mm (Figure 4a). It is connected by flexible polyethylene tubing to the microinjection system, which houses a 5-ml Hamilton ...
... 0.127 mm; Figure 4a) is inserted into the VTA and held in a fixed position by means of a small connector. The tip of the injection cannula projects beyond the guide cannula by 1.5 mm (Figure 4a). It is connected by flexible polyethylene tubing to the microinjection system, which houses a 5-ml Hamilton ...
The Retrotrapezoid Nucleus and Central Chemoreception
... The functional role of retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) neurons as the central chemoreceptors and the potential implications of Phox2b expressed in these neurons will be discussed. RTN resides at the ventral medullary surface. RTN lesions reduce central respiratory chemoreception (CRC). RTN neurons are ...
... The functional role of retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) neurons as the central chemoreceptors and the potential implications of Phox2b expressed in these neurons will be discussed. RTN resides at the ventral medullary surface. RTN lesions reduce central respiratory chemoreception (CRC). RTN neurons are ...
THE METABOLISM OF GAMMA AMINOBUTYRIC
... The most obvious is the variation in geometrical shape . Neurons can also differ in the chemical transmitter compound which they secrete . There are more subtle differences which are shown up by the ability of neurons to recognize and contact other cells specifically . This heterogeneity will depend ...
... The most obvious is the variation in geometrical shape . Neurons can also differ in the chemical transmitter compound which they secrete . There are more subtle differences which are shown up by the ability of neurons to recognize and contact other cells specifically . This heterogeneity will depend ...
Axon Physiology - Physiological Reviews
... the axon (291, 490; Fig. 4A). Kv1.1 and Kv1.2 are most frequently associated at the initial segment of both excitatory and inhibitory cortical and hippocampal neurons (267, 332), and tend to be located more distally than Nav1.6. The current carried by these channels is indeed 10-fold larger in the d ...
... the axon (291, 490; Fig. 4A). Kv1.1 and Kv1.2 are most frequently associated at the initial segment of both excitatory and inhibitory cortical and hippocampal neurons (267, 332), and tend to be located more distally than Nav1.6. The current carried by these channels is indeed 10-fold larger in the d ...
Reticular activating system of a central pattern generator
... that are inhibited in the latent phase of scratch. Rubrospinal tract neurons become tonically active during the latent period (Arshavsky et al. 1978c). Some fastigial nuclei (cerebellar) neurons were inhibited during the latent period (Antziferova et al. 1980). Moreover, interpositus nucleus neurons ...
... that are inhibited in the latent phase of scratch. Rubrospinal tract neurons become tonically active during the latent period (Arshavsky et al. 1978c). Some fastigial nuclei (cerebellar) neurons were inhibited during the latent period (Antziferova et al. 1980). Moreover, interpositus nucleus neurons ...
Neurotransmitter Transporters in the Central Nervous System
... cellular loops and the presence of an additional N-glycosylation site in the fourth extracellular loop (Fig. 2). The four transporter-like proteins have significant homology (;20 –30%) with the “classical” members such as the DA, serotonin, GABA, or glycine transporters. However, the overall percent ...
... cellular loops and the presence of an additional N-glycosylation site in the fourth extracellular loop (Fig. 2). The four transporter-like proteins have significant homology (;20 –30%) with the “classical” members such as the DA, serotonin, GABA, or glycine transporters. However, the overall percent ...
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... opioids. This led to the discovery of an endogenous opioid system. Endogenous Opioid Pain Inhibitory System: Although various endogenous processes may prevent the action potential from synapsing with second order neurons in the trigeminal sensory complex, the most important intrinsic mechanism is th ...
... opioids. This led to the discovery of an endogenous opioid system. Endogenous Opioid Pain Inhibitory System: Although various endogenous processes may prevent the action potential from synapsing with second order neurons in the trigeminal sensory complex, the most important intrinsic mechanism is th ...
Receptor Tyrosine Kinases: Molecular Switches Regulating CNS
... Growth factors that act both on neurons and glia, mediate a variety of physiological functions from early embryonic to the adult state, including synaptic plasticity, cell survival, and death in the CNS [6–10]. Hence, trophic factors and their corresponding receptor-mediated signalling pathways invo ...
... Growth factors that act both on neurons and glia, mediate a variety of physiological functions from early embryonic to the adult state, including synaptic plasticity, cell survival, and death in the CNS [6–10]. Hence, trophic factors and their corresponding receptor-mediated signalling pathways invo ...
Wang et al 2photon calcium imaging of odor in fly brain cell 2003
... response to odors are revealed by these initial experiments. Different odors elicit different patterns of glomerular activation and these patterns are conserved among different animals. At odor concentrations likely to be encountered in nature, the map is sparse and glomeruli are narrowly tuned. The ...
... response to odors are revealed by these initial experiments. Different odors elicit different patterns of glomerular activation and these patterns are conserved among different animals. At odor concentrations likely to be encountered in nature, the map is sparse and glomeruli are narrowly tuned. The ...
Coding Rate and Duration of Vocalizations of the Frog, Xenopus laevis
... expressed NMDARs, we first applied 1 M tetrodotoxin (TTX) (SigmaAldrich) to block all spike-mediated synaptic transmission. The effectiveness of TTX treatment was confirmed when action potentials could no longer be produced by either the FTNs or vocal motoneurons (determined by the loss of activity ...
... expressed NMDARs, we first applied 1 M tetrodotoxin (TTX) (SigmaAldrich) to block all spike-mediated synaptic transmission. The effectiveness of TTX treatment was confirmed when action potentials could no longer be produced by either the FTNs or vocal motoneurons (determined by the loss of activity ...
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... lyl cyclase activity, inhibition of voltage-activated calcium channels, and activation of potassium channels (56, 148, 221, 222, 236, 239). In situ hybridization and immunohistochemical studies have demonstrated that CB1 receptors are abundantly expressed in discrete regions and cell types of the ce ...
... lyl cyclase activity, inhibition of voltage-activated calcium channels, and activation of potassium channels (56, 148, 221, 222, 236, 239). In situ hybridization and immunohistochemical studies have demonstrated that CB1 receptors are abundantly expressed in discrete regions and cell types of the ce ...
Brainstem: neural networks vital for life
... to brainstem circuitry By the use of molecular techniques, one can determine which genes are responsible for creating the rhombomeric segments of the brainstem, each of which has a separate identity, properties and physiological functions (Champagnat et al. 2009). This in turn clarifies the organiza ...
... to brainstem circuitry By the use of molecular techniques, one can determine which genes are responsible for creating the rhombomeric segments of the brainstem, each of which has a separate identity, properties and physiological functions (Champagnat et al. 2009). This in turn clarifies the organiza ...