作者: Matthias Eder , Klaus Becker , Gerhard Rammes , Anja Schierloh , Shahnaz Christina Azad
DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.23-16-06660.2003
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摘要: The distribution of glutamate receptor subtypes on the surface neurons is highly relevant for synaptic transmission and signal processing. In present study we investigated location properties functional kainate receptors (KARs) somatodendritic membrane rat neocortical layer V pyramidal neurons. Infrared-guided laser stimulation was used to apply photolytically soma various sites along apical dendrite. Electrical currents, resulting from activation pharmacologically isolated KARs, were measured by whole-cell patch-clamp recording. addition, KARs somatic dendritic outside-out patches activated while still within brain tissue. We found that are located entire examined. Fast kinetics, a linear I-V relationship, relatively high single-channel conductance characteristic features these receptors. provide evidence unitary identical. Regarding subcellular our results indicate density increases toward distal They mainly at extrasynaptic but also mediate fast signaling triggered afferent stimulation. differential speaks in favor selective targeting central may reflect mechanism location-dependent regulation efficacy. Furthermore, it feasible assume could be "spillover" synaptically released glutamate, ambient CSF, or adjacent astrocytes.