Modification of potassium current by 4 aminopyridine. Case of the isolated giant axon of the cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
Pelhate, M.; Mony, L.; Hue, B.; Chanelet, J.
Comptes Rendus des Seances de la Societe de Biologie et de ses Filiales 169(6): 1436-1441
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9026 PMID: 132233 Document Number: 90212
Action of 4-aminopyridine has been studied under voltage-clamp on the isolated giant axon of the cockroach. Our results show that 4-AP reduces K+ currents (inward or outward currents).
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