Catecholamine effects on frog dorsal root terminals.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-28-1983
Abstract
Dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine applied to the isolated superfused frog spinal cord had complex effects on the terminals of primary afferent fibers. The most consistent finding was a slow hyperpolarization of terminals with lower concentrations (10 microM or lower), but depolarizations either following or admixed with the hyperpolarizations were seen. These were particularly prominent when the catecholamines were applied in high concentrations or for prolonged periods of time. A part of the response of afferent terminals appears to be indirect since the potential changes were reduced following exposure of the cord to tetrodotoxin, Mn2+, or mephenesin. The hyperpolarizations were augmented by imipramine, a known inhibitor of catcholamine uptake. These observations are consistent with a role of catecholamines in the processing of sensory input in the spinal cord.
Volume
36
Issue
1
First Page
63
Last Page
68
ISSN
0304-3940
Published In/Presented At
Ryan, G. P., Hackman, J. C., Wohlberg, C. J., & Davidoff, R. A. (1983). Catecholamine effects on frog dorsal root terminals. Neuroscience letters, 36(1), 63–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3940(83)90487-1
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
6856204
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article