Melanocortins and agouti-related protein modulate the excitability of two arcuate nucleus neuron populations by alteration of resting potassium conductances.

Smith, Mark A

Melanocortins and agouti-related protein modulate the excitability of two arcuate nucleus neuron populations by alteration of resting potassium conductances. [electronic resource] - The Journal of physiology Jan 2007 - 425-38 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0022-3751

10.1113/jphysiol.2006.119479 doi


4-Aminopyridine--pharmacology
Action Potentials--drug effects
Adenylyl Cyclase Inhibitors
Agouti-Related Protein
Animals
Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus--cytology
Barium--pharmacology
Green Fluorescent Proteins--genetics
Integrases--genetics
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins--pharmacology
Melanocortins--pharmacology
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones--pharmacology
Mice
Mice, Transgenic
Neurons--drug effects
Patch-Clamp Techniques
Peptides, Cyclic--pharmacology
Potassium Channel Blockers--pharmacology
Potassium Channels--physiology
Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 3--agonists
Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4--agonists
Synaptic Transmission--drug effects
alpha-MSH--analogs & derivatives