Neurotransmitter and Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Neurotransmitters and Ion Channels Classes of Neurotransmitters Much of the information transfer between neurons in the CNS occurs via chemical synapses. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conductance mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter actions . Structure of neurotransmitter receptors . Conclusion. References....»

Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « References. ION CHANNELS Structure and Function of Voltage-Gated Ion Channels Voltage-gated ion channels allow the flow of ions in response to changes in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The relation between primary protein structure and ion channel function . Toxins isolated from the buttercup family . Potassium (K+) channels . Delayed rectifier channels . M channels . KATP channels . Calcium (Ca2+) channels...»

Principles of Cellular Electrophysiology

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « for that ion. For example, when K -selective ion channels open, the neuronal membrane potential moves toward 96 mV. This makes the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The neuronal membranes . Passive membrane properties. Conductance . Capacitance. Active membrane properties. Action potentials. The K+ equilibrium potential . Conclusion. References....»

Sybaptic Plasticity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Although these receptors do not rely on intraneuronal signaling pathways to operate ion channels, because these channels are an intrinsic feature of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long term depression . Long term potentiation . The role of phosphorylation . Actions of psychotropic drugs . Conclusion. References....»

Frog CV Lab Report

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « These cells have special voltage gated ion channels known as If or Ih channels that are activated by the hyperpolarization of the previous action potential. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Intraneuronal Signaling Pathways

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Direct Coupling Between G Proteins and Ion Channels The elucidation of the cAMP, cyclic GMP, and PI second messenger systems focused attention on the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Intraneuronal signaling pathways . The concept of neurons or networks of neurons. Major signaling pathways. Neurotransmitter receptors . Cyclic AMP . Cyclic GMP . Phosphoinositide (PI). Direct coupling between G proteins and ion...»

Olfaction and Alzheimer's: How and why are they connected?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The formation of cAMP triggers an opening of the sodium and calcium ion channels. Once calcium channels are opened then chloride ions channels are activated. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The poor sense of smell in humans. The olfactory bulb . preliminary research into olfaction disorders. Hypothesis for the relationship with hyposmia. Olfaction disorder: Not limited to people with Alzheimer's Diseas...»

Relations between biological and social psychology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « sodium and potassium channels. Some properties of neuronal coding are related to behavior of ion channels. For example, because the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Biological psychology has been a major part of modern psychology from the start.. Relations betweem biological and social psychology.. Bodily syste,s basic to behavior.. The nervous system.. The endocrine system.. The immune...»

Structural Explanation of The paradox between High Permeability and High Conductance in a Potassium Channel

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « But, when voltage gated ion channels are taken into account, in particular the K channel, the various selectivity structures and functions of the process shed ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The voltage gated potassium channel. The helical subunits of a voltage gated potassium channel. Permeability in order to restore resting potential. Important factors for determining why potassium ions enter a favorable...»

Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « couple receptors to intracellular effector systems, and (2) by providing channels through which ions flow when transmitters bind (ligand-gated ion channels). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin receptors. The 5-HT1 receptors . The 5-HT3 receptor . Investigations into the functions of recently identified 5-HT4. The D1 receptor . The dopamine D2 receptor. The D3 and D4 receptors . The a2 receptors . Histamine...»

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