2018
Parvalbumin expression affects synaptic development and physiology at the Drosophila larval NMJ
He T, Nitabach MN, Lnenicka GA. Parvalbumin expression affects synaptic development and physiology at the Drosophila larval NMJ. Journal Of Neurogenetics 2018, 32: 209-220. PMID: 30175644, DOI: 10.1080/01677063.2018.1498496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsCalciumCalcium SignalingDrosophilaLarvaNeurogenesisNeuromuscular JunctionParvalbuminsConceptsSingle action potentialAP trainsAction potentialsPresynaptic CaMuscle fiber 5Synaptic developmentMotor terminal growthPaired-pulse facilitationParvalbumin expressionFibers 5Transmitter releasePV expressionSynaptic boutonsIb terminalsSynaptic enhancementSynaptic facilitationOGB-1Electrophysiological recordingsParvalbuminRate of riseHomeostatic responseFluorescent CaLarval NMJsDrosophila neuronsResidual Ca
2017
Membrane Currents, Gene Expression, and Circadian Clocks
Allen CN, Nitabach MN, Colwell CS. Membrane Currents, Gene Expression, and Circadian Clocks. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives In Biology 2017, 9: a027714. PMID: 28246182, PMCID: PMC5411696, DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a027714.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsCell MembraneCircadian ClocksCircadian RhythmGene Expression RegulationHumansNeuronsConceptsCircadian clockGene ClockMembrane electrical activityCyclic adenosine monophosphateCircadian clock neuronsCircadian outputClock neuronsGenetic clockGene expressionCircadian oscillatorIntracellular CaAdenosine monophosphateFeedback loopPathwayClockHuman healthAction potential firing patternsMammalianActivityAction potential firingNightly reductionsMultiple typesExpressionMembrane currentsCircadian pattern
2016
Presynaptic GABA Receptors Mediate Temporal Contrast Enhancement in Drosophila Olfactory Sensory Neurons and Modulate Odor-Driven Behavioral Kinetics
Raccuglia D, McCurdy LY, Demir M, Gorur-Shandilya S, Kunst M, Emonet T, Nitabach MN. Presynaptic GABA Receptors Mediate Temporal Contrast Enhancement in Drosophila Olfactory Sensory Neurons and Modulate Odor-Driven Behavioral Kinetics. ENeuro 2016, 3: eneuro.0080-16.2016. PMID: 27588305, PMCID: PMC4994068, DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0080-16.2016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlfactory sensory neuronsPeripheral responsesGABA receptorsSensory neuronsContrast enhancementOSN axon terminalsInhibitory GABA receptorsPresynaptic GABAAxon terminalsDrosophila olfactory sensory neuronsPresynaptic terminalsNervous systemAuditory stimuliTemporal edgeOlfactory systemTime courseNeuronsInnate behavioral responsesReceptorsOptical electrophysiologyTemporal contrast enhancementBehavioral responsesLateral inhibitionResponseGABA