1995
Galanin induces a hyperpolarization of norepinephrine-containing locus coeruleus neurons in the brainstem slice
Pieribone VA, Xu Z, Zhang X, Grillner S, Bartfai T, Hökfelt T. Galanin induces a hyperpolarization of norepinephrine-containing locus coeruleus neurons in the brainstem slice. Neuroscience 1995, 64: 861-874. PMID: 7538638, DOI: 10.1016/0306-4522(94)00450-j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocus coeruleus neuronsCoeruleus neuronsLocus coeruleusNet outward currentGalanin responseOutward currentsATP-sensitive potassium channelsNorepinephrine-containing locus coeruleus neuronsCoexistence of galaninEffects of galaninPotassium concentrationExtracellular potassium concentrationEndogenous galaninGalanin applicationNormal potassium concentrationGalanin effectsGalanin immunoreactivityBrainstem slicesNorepinephrine neuronsAxonal originLow calcium mediumNeuronal somataSlice preparationImmunohistochemical stainingGalanin
1991
Chapter 4 Afferent regulation of locus coeruleus neurons: anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
Aston-Jones G, Shipley MT, Chouvet G, Ennis M, van Bockstaele E, Pieribone V, Shiekhattar R, Akaoka H, Drolet G, Astier B, Charléty P, Valentino R, Williams J. Chapter 4 Afferent regulation of locus coeruleus neurons: anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Progress In Brain Research 1991, 88: 47-75. PMID: 1687622, DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(08)63799-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLC neuronsLocus coeruleusLC dendritesPericoerulear regionCaudal medullary reticular formationExcitatory amino acid inputsSensory responsesCertain hypothalamic areasLocus coeruleus neuronsNon-NMDA receptorsMedullary reticular formationSingle-pulse stimulationCorticotropin-releasing factorNucleus prepositus hypoglossiDouble-labeling studiesNucleus locus coeruleusVariety of neurotransmittersKölliker-Fuse nucleusMagnesium-free solutionAmino acid inputMinor afferentsPericoerulear areaPerifascicular areasPGi neuronsAdrenergic inhibition