Neuronal Excitatory Action of GABA on the Pelvic Ganglia
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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: 145-149, 2004.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
In the central nervous system, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is well known to act as an inhibitory neurotransmitter by hyperpolarizing postsynaptic neurons through gating GABA-activated Cl- channels. To date, however, the functional roles of GABA remain unclear in the autonomic nervous system. In the present study, we characterize GABA-activated Cl- currents in the neurons of major pelvic ganglia (MPG).METHODS:
MPG neurons, located on the lateral surfaces of the prostate gland, from male rats were enzymatically dissociated. Ionic currents were recorded using whole-cell variant patch-clamp technique. Membrane potential was recorded under current clamp mode. Current traces were filterd at 2kHz by using 4-pole Bassel filter in the amplifier.RESULTS:
Application of GABA (100micrometer) induced inward currents in the neurons, with holding potentials being maintained below the Cl- equilibrium potential (ECl). The GABA response was concentration-dependent and its reversal potential was close to the theoretical ECl. The GABA-induced Cl- currents were largely blocked by bicuculline (10micrometer, n=5), a GABAA receptor antagonist, but were not affected by 9-AC and niflumic acid, chloride channel blockers. GABA also produced significant membrane depolarization (19mV, n=28). As in the case of the Cl- currents, the GABA-induced depolarizations were largely blocked by bicuculline(10micrometer, n=6), but not by DIDS(50micrometer, n=4), another chloride channel blocker.CONCLUSION:
The data suggest that GABAergic roles may be due to it's activation of excitatory GABAA receptors, which are expressed in MPG neurons.
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Asunto principal:
Próstata
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Sistema Nervioso Autónomo
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Bicuculina
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Sistema Nervioso Central
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Ácido Niflúmico
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Canales de Cloruro
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Técnicas de Placa-Clamp
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Neurotransmisores
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Ácido gamma-Aminobutírico
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Ganglios
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
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