Ionic Basis of Potential Regulation.

Abstract

The objectives of this contracted research is to understand the mechanisms by which the resting potential of the nerve cell is controlled. The following is a summary of the major findings of this contracted research: A new understanding of the physiochemical basis of potential regulation at the resting state. A new type of K channel that controls the resting potential of the nerve axon. Ion-selectivity of the delayed rectifier K channel in squid axon. Potassium efflux through the resting channel of squid axons. Evidence of a Mg-activated channel which appears only in intact squid axons but not internally perfused axons.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194459

Entities

People

  • Donald C. Chang

Organizations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Equations
  • Ion Exchange
  • Isotopes
  • Measurement
  • Membrane Potentials
  • Membranes
  • Nerves
  • Neurons
  • Perfusion
  • Permeability
  • Physiology
  • Potassium
  • Rectifiers
  • Regulations
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Neuroscience