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Temperature and end-plate currents in rat diaphragm.

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    The Journal of Physiology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Spontaneous miniature end-plate currents (m.e.p.c.s.) in rat diaphragm were studied. Temperature affects m.e.p.c. onset and decay, while voltage influences decay, providing insights into acetylcholine receptor channel kinetics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biophysics
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Spontaneous miniature end-plate currents (m.e.p.c.s.) are crucial for neuromuscular transmission.
    • Understanding the kinetics of acetylcholine receptor channels is vital for synaptic function.
    • Temperature and membrane potential are known modulators of channel activity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the temperature and voltage dependence of m.e.p.c. onset and decay kinetics.
    • To estimate the open time and conductance of acetylcholine receptor channels.
    • To compare channel kinetics with m.e.p.c. decay using fluctuation analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Recording of spontaneous m.e.p.c.s. in rat diaphragm at varying temperatures (-80 mV).
    • Analysis of 20-80% rise time and fall time.
    • Fluctuation analysis to determine channel open time and conductance with acetylcholine and carbachol.

    Main Results:

    • M.e.p.c. onset rate (rise time) was temperature-sensitive (14 kcal mol-1 deg-1) but voltage-insensitive (-60 to -130 mV).
    • Fall time was temperature-sensitive (18 kcal) and prolonged by hyperpolarization.
    • Channel open times were estimated at 237 µs (ACh) and 83 µs (carbachol) at 37°C, with conductances of 26 pS and 17 pS, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • M.e.p.c. decay time constant is longer than estimated channel open time.
    • Temperature significantly influences both the activation and deactivation phases of m.e.p.c.s.
    • Membrane hyperpolarization prolongs the decay phase, suggesting voltage-dependent channel gating.

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