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J Neurophysiol 39: 153-161, 1976;
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Journal of Neurophysiology, Vol 39, Issue 1 153-161, Copyright © 1976 by APS

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Depolarizing afterpotentials and burst production in molluscan pacemaker neurons

S. H. Thompson and S. J. Smith

1. Spikes in molluscan bursting cells are followed by depolarizing afterpotentials (DAPs) which are not seen in nonbursting cells in the same ganglia. DAPs from successive spikes sum to provide a depolarizing drive capable of sustaining multiple discharge. 2. Subthreshold depolarization activates a DAP-like process in bursters. 3. DAP amplitude increases as the cell is hyperpolarized beyond the potassium equilibrium potential. The amplitude is not changed by intracellular iontophoresis of TEA-Cl. DAP amplitude is reduced by 39% after a 10-min exposure to CA++-free saline, and by 66% after 10 min in 4% Na+ (Tris substituted) saline. The amplitude is unchanged by exposure to K+-free saline. 4. During repetitive stimulation the amplitude of the summed DAP declines. 5. It is concluded that DAP results from a slowly decaying component of Ca++ and Na+ permeability.


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