Divalent cations modulate 5-HT3 receptor-induced currents in N1E-115 neuroblastoma cells

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    Abstract

    The influence of extracellular calcium and magnesium ion concentrations upon 5-HT3 receptor-gated membrane currents in murine N1E-115 neuroblastoma cells has been studied under voltage-clamp conditions. A decrease in the concentration of either Ca2+ or Mg2+ from their standard values of 1.0 and 2.0 mM respectively augmented both the amplitude and duration of the 5-HT-induced current, whereas elevating the concentration of either divalent cation produced the opposite effect. Such modulation did not involve a change in the reversal potential of the response.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)491-495
    Number of pages5
    JournalEuropean Journal of Pharmacology
    Volume151
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 14 Jul 1988

    Keywords

    • 5-HT
    • Divalent cations
    • GR 38032F
    • N1E-115 neuroblastom cells

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pharmacology

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