The Squid Giant Synapse: A Model for Chemical Transmission. Rodolfo R. Llinas

2001 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-266
Author(s):  
Eileen M. Lafer
Keyword(s):  
Squid Giant Synapse ◽  
Giant Synapse ◽  
Chemical Transmission

The effect of repetitive stimulation on the passive electrical properties of the presynaptic terminal of the squid giant synapse

1979 ◽  
Vol 206 (1164) ◽  
pp. 293-306 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Transmitter Release ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Presynaptic Terminal ◽  
Repetitive Stimulation ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Current Pulses ◽  
Squid Giant Synapse ◽  
Giant Synapse ◽  
Passive Electrical Properties

The resting electrical properties of the presynaptic terminal of the squid giant synapse have been determined by using constant current pulses. After short periods of repetitive stimulation, the terminal resistance, time constant and capacitance are found to be increased. These changes are absent in terminals bathed in artificial sea water containing no calcium, and sea water containing 5 mM cobalt. It seems likely that these changes are associated with transmitter release.

scholarly journals Postsynaptic activation at the squid giant synapse by photolytic release of L-glutamate from a ‘caged’ L-glutamate.

1993 ◽  
Vol 465 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
J E Corrie ◽  
A DeSantis ◽  
Y Katayama ◽  
K Khodakhah ◽  
J B Messenger ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Squid Giant Synapse ◽  
Giant Synapse
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