1991
Repetitive firing properties of putative dopamine-containing neurons in vitro: regulation by an apamin-sensitive Ca2+-activated K+ conductance
Shepard P, Bunney B. Repetitive firing properties of putative dopamine-containing neurons in vitro: regulation by an apamin-sensitive Ca2+-activated K+ conductance. Experimental Brain Research 1991, 86: 141-150. PMID: 1756785, DOI: 10.1007/bf00231048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAction potentialsPutative dopamine-containing neuronsEffects of apaminDopamine-containing neuronsIntracellular recording techniquesPost-spike afterhyperpolarizationRepetitive firing propertiesTypes of Ca2Apamin-sensitive Ca2Adaptive neuronal responsesZona compactaSubstantia nigraBath applicationInhibitory periodNeuronal responsesAfterhyperpolarizationApaminFiring propertiesRecording techniquesCellular mechanismsElectroresponsive propertiesFrequency adaptationSelective inhibitorInterspike intervalsNeurons
1985
Firing properties of substantia nigra dopaminergic neurons in freely moving rats
Freeman A, Meltzer L, Bunney B. Firing properties of substantia nigra dopaminergic neurons in freely moving rats. Life Sciences 1985, 36: 1983-1994. PMID: 3990520, DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(85)90448-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPutative DA neuronsDA neuronsDopaminergic neuronsParalyzed ratsSubstantia nigra dopaminergic neuronsFiring patternsPutative dopaminergic neuronsNigrostriatal DA systemNigra dopaminergic neuronsApomorphine-induced inhibitionSingle spike activityPattern of firingSingle-unit recordingsDegree of burstSubstantia nigraDA cellsElectrophysiological characteristicsUnit recordingsSpike activityFiring propertiesRatsFiring rateNeuronsDA systemCells