2023
Interaction Between HCN and Slack Channels Regulates mPFC Pyramidal Cell Excitability in Working Memory Circuits
Wu J, El-Hassar L, Datta D, Thomas M, Zhang Y, Jenkins D, DeLuca N, Chatterjee M, Gribkoff V, Arnsten A, Kaczmarek L. Interaction Between HCN and Slack Channels Regulates mPFC Pyramidal Cell Excitability in Working Memory Circuits. Molecular Neurobiology 2023, 61: 2430-2445. PMID: 37889366, DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03719-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPFC pyramidal neuronsPyramidal cellsHCN channelsPrefrontal cortexPyramidal neuronsNeuronal firingSlack channelsPyramidal cell excitabilityRat prefrontal cortexPFC pyramidal cellsCell linesNon-selective cation channelsRecurrent excitatory connectionsCortical extractsNeuronal depolarizationNeuronal excitabilityPharmacological blockersSpecific blockerDendritic spinesKNa channelsCell excitabilityPostsynaptic spinesPersistent firingExcitatory connectionsNeural circuits
2008
Protein Kinase C Modulates Inactivation of Kv3.3 Channels*
Desai R, Kronengold J, Mei J, Forman SA, Kaczmarek LK. Protein Kinase C Modulates Inactivation of Kv3.3 Channels*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2008, 283: 22283-22294. PMID: 18539595, PMCID: PMC2494927, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m801663200.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
A Store-Operated Ca2+ Influx Pathway in the Bag Cell Neurons of Aplysia
Kachoei BA, Knox RJ, Uthuza D, Levy S, Kaczmarek LK, Magoski NS. A Store-Operated Ca2+ Influx Pathway in the Bag Cell Neurons of Aplysia. Journal Of Neurophysiology 2006, 96: 2688-2698. PMID: 16885525, PMCID: PMC2894935, DOI: 10.1152/jn.00118.2006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnilidesAnimalsAplysiaCalcium Channel BlockersCalcium ChannelsCalcium SignalingElectrophysiologyEnzyme InhibitorsImidazolesIn Vitro TechniquesIndicators and ReagentsIndolesInositol 1,4,5-TrisphosphateLanthanumMacrocyclic CompoundsMembrane PotentialsNeuronsNickelOxazolesRyanodine Receptor Calcium Release ChannelThapsigarginThiadiazolesConceptsBag cell neuronsCell neuronsCyclopiazonic acidCPA-sensitive storesSmooth muscle cell lineAbsence of extracellularCultured bag cell neuronsRyanodine receptor agonistATPase inhibitorReceptor blockersReceptor agonistNeuropeptide secretionXestospongin CMuscle cell lineInflux pathwayIntracellular storesNonneuronal cellsAcidic storesElevated intracellularNeuronsStore depletionAfterdischargesCell linesBafilomycin AEntry pathwayPharmacological activation and inhibition of Slack (Slo2.2) channels
Yang B, Gribkoff VK, Pan J, Damagnez V, Dworetzky SI, Boissard CG, Bhattacharjee A, Yan Y, Sigworth FJ, Kaczmarek LK. Pharmacological activation and inhibition of Slack (Slo2.2) channels. Neuropharmacology 2006, 51: 896-906. PMID: 16876206, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2006.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnti-Infective Agents, LocalBepridilBithionolCalcium Channel BlockersCell Line, TransformedDose-Response Relationship, DrugDose-Response Relationship, RadiationElectric StimulationEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsHumansMembrane PotentialsOocytesPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassium Channels, Calcium-ActivatedQuinidineTransfectionXenopusConceptsSlack channelsConcentration-dependent mannerIschemic injuryPharmacological activationKNa channelsMammalian brainFiring ratePharmacological propertiesChannel subunitsReversible increaseChannel activityCell linesBepridilHEK cellsRobust activatorNeuronsStable cell linesInhibitionExcised patchesXenopus oocytesPresent studyBithionolChannel openingSpecific roleMembrane patches
1999
Cell Type‐Specific Expression of the Kv3.1 Gene Is Mediated by a Negative Element in the 5′ Untranslated Region of the Kv3.1 Promoter
Gan L, Hahn S, Kaczmarek L. Cell Type‐Specific Expression of the Kv3.1 Gene Is Mediated by a Negative Element in the 5′ Untranslated Region of the Kv3.1 Promoter. Journal Of Neurochemistry 1999, 73: 1350-1362. PMID: 10501178, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1999.0731350.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 Cells5' Untranslated RegionsAnimalsBase SequenceBeta-GalactosidaseBrainCell LineCHO CellsCloning, MolecularCricetinaeGene Expression RegulationGliomaHumansMiceMice, TransgenicMolecular Sequence DataNeuropeptidesOrgan SpecificityPC12 CellsPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Voltage-GatedPromoter Regions, GeneticRatsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRegulatory Sequences, Nucleic AcidRNA, MessengerShaw Potassium ChannelsTranscription, GeneticTransfectionConceptsType-specific expressionUntranslated regionCell type-specific enhancersCell type-specific expressionCell linesTissue-specific expressionThymidine kinase promoterCell-type specificityTransient transfection assaysKv3.1 potassium channel genePotassium channel genesKv3.1 geneDifferent tissue originsRegulatory fragmentDeletion analysisRegulatory regionsTranscriptional mechanismsTransgenic miceTransfection assaysKinase promoterFunctional analysisChannel genesType specificityPromoterGenes
1992
Expression of the H-ras oncogene induces potassium conductance and neuron-specific potassium channel mRNAs in the AtT20 cell line
Hemmick L, Perney T, Flamm R, Kaczmarek L, Birnberg N. Expression of the H-ras oncogene induces potassium conductance and neuron-specific potassium channel mRNAs in the AtT20 cell line. Journal Of Neuroscience 1992, 12: 2007-2014. PMID: 1607925, PMCID: PMC6575920, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.12-06-02007.1992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRas-transfected cellsAtT20 cell lineAtT20 cellsEJ-ras oncogeneCell linesPotassium channelsVoltage-dependent potassium channelsRas proteinsPituitary-derived cellsMRNA speciesPlasma membraneSpliced productsPotassium channel mRNASame geneChannel mRNADifferential expressionPotassium currentExcitable cellsVoltage-dependent potassium currentsTwo- to threefold increaseMRNAOncogeneSpeciesExpressionPhenotype
1990
Transfection of activated ras into an excitable cell line (AtT-20) alters tetrodotoxin sensitivity of voltage-dependent sodium current
Flamm R, Birnberg N, Kaczmarek L. Transfection of activated ras into an excitable cell line (AtT-20) alters tetrodotoxin sensitivity of voltage-dependent sodium current. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 1990, 416: 120-125. PMID: 2191273, DOI: 10.1007/bf00370232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTTX-sensitive currentsResistant currentSodium currentTTX-resistant sodium currentsVoltage-dependent sodium currentsSodium channel blocker tetrodotoxinTTX-resistant currentChannel blocker tetrodotoxinAnterior pituitary tumorsVoltage-dependent sodiumCell linesC-Ha-ras geneTTX-sensitiveBlocker tetrodotoxinPituitary tumorsExcitable cell lineC-Ha-ras oncogeneTetrodotoxin sensitivityTetrodotoxinAtT-20 cellsControl cellsCellsRate of inactivationTransfectionTumors