Analysis of repolarization of presynaptic motor terminals in Drosophila larvae using potassium-channel-blocking drugs and mutations.

Abstract excerpt

In Drosophila melanogaster muscles and neuronal cell bodies at least four different potassium currents have been identified whose activity shapes the electrical properties of these cells. Potassium currents also control repolarization of presynaptic terminals and, therefore, exert a major effect on transmitter release and synaptic plasticity. However, because of the small size of presynaptic terminals in...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Drosophila melanogaster
• Share to Electric Stimulation
• Share to Motor Neurons