2000
Enhancement of NMDA‐induced current by the putative NR2B selective antagonist ifenprodil
Zhang X, Bunney B, Shi W. Enhancement of NMDA‐induced current by the putative NR2B selective antagonist ifenprodil. Synapse 2000, 37: 56-63. PMID: 10842351, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2396(200007)37:1<56::aid-syn6>3.0.co;2-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-Amino-5-phosphonovalerateAnimalsDizocilpine MaleateDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug SynergismElectrophysiologyExcitatory Amino Acid AgonistsExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsGlycineKynurenic AcidMaleMembrane PotentialsN-MethylaspartateOrgan Culture TechniquesPiperidinesPrefrontal CortexPyramidal CellsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateSpermineConceptsLow NMDA concentrationsNMDA currentsNMDA concentrationReceptor affinityNMDA receptor affinityEffects of ifenprodilNR2B-selective antagonist ifenprodilEnhancement of NMDARat brain slicesNMDA receptorsAntagonist selectiveBrain slicesSubcortical areasNR2B subunitNMDANoncompetitive antagonistIfenprodilCGP37849Same concentrationKynurenatePrevious studiesAntagonistReceptors
1997
Characterization of dopamine‐induced depolarization of prefrontal cortical neurons
Shi W, Zheng P, Liang X, Bunney B. Characterization of dopamine‐induced depolarization of prefrontal cortical neurons. Synapse 1997, 26: 415-422. PMID: 9215600, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2396(199708)26:4<415::aid-syn9>3.0.co;2-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of dopaminePFC neuronsDA agonistsPrefrontal cortexAtypical antipsychotic drug clozapinePrefrontal cortical neuronsRat brain slicesAntipsychotic drug clozapineWhole-cell recordingsPFC pyramidal cellsSynaptic blockadeDA receptorsBeta antagonistDA antagonistsSubstantia nigraCortical neuronsPyramidal cellsBrain slicesDrug clozapineCell recordingsNeuronsAntagonistNonspecific mechanismsDopamineDepolarization
1991
Effects of neurotensin on midbrain dopamine neurons: Are they mediated by formation of a neurotensin—dopamine complex?
Shi W, Bunney B. Effects of neurotensin on midbrain dopamine neurons: Are they mediated by formation of a neurotensin—dopamine complex? Synapse 1991, 9: 157-164. PMID: 1776128, DOI: 10.1002/syn.890090302.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of neurotensinNeurotensin receptorsDopamine neuronsDopamine cellsCell activitySingle-unit recording techniquesFiring rateMidbrain dopamine neuron activityAction of neurotensinBasal firing rateDopamine receptor blockadeDopamine-induced inhibitionDopamine neuron activityMidbrain dopamine neuronsReceptor blockadeDepolarization inactivationExcitatory effectsNative neurotensinBrain slicesNeuron activityNeurotensinNeurotensin analoguesSame receptorRecording techniquesReceptors
1990
A small volume chamber for electrical recording from submerged brain slices and a pulse-free medium supply system using a peristalic pump
Shi W, Bunney B. A small volume chamber for electrical recording from submerged brain slices and a pulse-free medium supply system using a peristalic pump. Journal Of Neuroscience Methods 1990, 35: 235-240. PMID: 2084393, DOI: 10.1016/0165-0270(90)90129-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research