MEMBRANE-PROPERTIES OF GIANT-NEURONS IN THE CAUDAL PONTINE RETICULAR-FORMATION IN-VITRO

Authors
WAGNER T MACK A
Citation
T. Wagner et A. Mack, MEMBRANE-PROPERTIES OF GIANT-NEURONS IN THE CAUDAL PONTINE RETICULAR-FORMATION IN-VITRO, NeuroReport, 9(6), 1998, pp. 1211-1215
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences
Journal title
NeuroReport → ACNP
ISSN journal
09594965
Volume
9
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1211 - 1215
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-4965(1998)9:6<1211:MOGITC>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
THE intrinsic membrane properties of giant neurons of the caudal ponti ne reticular nucleus (PnC) were evaluated in a rat brain slice prepara tion. These neurons show low RP levels, long membrane time constants, low membrane resistance, tonic AP firing, and a lack of rectification behavior. The results are compared to those measured in adjacent areas of the reticular formation and discussed for their impact on triggeri ng and modulating the acoustic startle response. (C) 1998 Rapid Scienc e Ltd.