1997
Regulation by insulin of a unique neuronal Ca2+ pool and of neuropeptide secretion
Jonas E, Knox R, Smith T, Wayne N, Connor J, Kaczmarek L. Regulation by insulin of a unique neuronal Ca2+ pool and of neuropeptide secretion. Nature 1997, 385: 343-346. PMID: 9002519, DOI: 10.1038/385343a0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBenzoquinonesCalciumCalcium ChannelsCells, CulturedCyclic AMPEndoplasmic ReticulumHeparinInositol 1,4,5-TrisphosphateInositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate ReceptorsInsulinInvertebrate HormonesLactams, MacrocyclicNeuronsNeuropeptidesProtein-Tyrosine KinasesQuinonesReceptors, Cytoplasmic and NuclearRifabutinThapsigarginConceptsIntracellular Ca2Neuropeptide secretionSpontaneous action potentialsEffect of insulinSecretion of neuropeptidesTyrosine kinase receptorsAcute riseBag cell neuronsDistal tipNeuronal dischargeNeuronal Ca2Distinct intracellular poolsCell neuronsAction potentialsCyclic AMP analogueInsulinNeuropeptidesInsulin receptorKinase receptorsSecretionPresumed siteNeuronsIntracellular poolMitochondrial Ca2Receptors
1993
The peptide FMRFa terminates a discharge in Aplysia bag cell neurons by modulating calcium, potassium, and chloride conductances
Fisher T, Lin C, Kaczmarek L. The peptide FMRFa terminates a discharge in Aplysia bag cell neurons by modulating calcium, potassium, and chloride conductances. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1993, 69: 2164-2173. PMID: 7688803, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1993.69.6.2164.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAplysiaCalcium ChannelsCells, CulturedChloride ChannelsElectric StimulationElectrophysiologyFMRFamideGangliaImmunohistochemistryIon ChannelsMembrane PotentialsMembrane ProteinsNeuritesNeuronsNeuropeptidesNeurotransmitter AgentsPotassium ChannelsStereotyped BehaviorTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateConceptsBag cell neuronsCell neuronsAction potentialsElectrical stimulationVoltage-activated calcium currentsOnset of afterdischargePowerful inhibitory influenceIntact abdominal gangliaIon substitution experimentsVoltage-clamp experimentsAfferent nervesProtein kinase C. 5Channel blockersCalcium currentPrimary cell culturesAbdominal ganglionInhibitory influenceAfterdischargesCyclic AMP analogueFMRFaOutward currentsNeuronal processesNeuronsAplysia bag cell neuronsReversal potential
1984
A voltage-clamp analysis of currents underlying cyclic AMP-induced membrane modulation in isolated peptidergic neurons of Aplysia
Kaczmarek L, Strumwasser F. A voltage-clamp analysis of currents underlying cyclic AMP-induced membrane modulation in isolated peptidergic neurons of Aplysia. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1984, 52: 340-349. PMID: 6090605, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1984.52.2.340.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBag cell neuronsCell neuronsCyclic AMP analoguePotassium currentOutward currentsNormal ionic mediumOnset of afterdischargePhosphodiesterase-resistant cAMP analoguePeak inward currentsAMP analogueBag cell clustersDelayed potassium currentMinority of cellsSpontaneous dischargeCalcium currentPeptidergic neuronsVoltage-clamp analysisCell culturesTwo-electrode voltage clampInward currentsSodium currentNegative slope resistanceA-currentMarked reductionNeurons