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GABA-activated Single-channel and Tonic Currents in Rat Brain Slices
JoVE Journal
Neuroscience
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JoVE Journal Neuroscience
GABA-activated Single-channel and Tonic Currents in Rat Brain Slices
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09:59 min

July 17, 2011

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  • 00:05Title
  • 01:42Preparation of Brain Slices
  • 03:17Preparation of Pipettes
  • 04:00Patch-clamp Experiments
  • 08:07Representative Results
  • 09:30Conclusion

Summary

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We use the patch-clamp technique to measure GABA-activated single-channel currents (GABAA channels, GABAA receptors) and the synaptic and tonic currents they generate in neurons. Activation of the channels decreases neuronal excitability in health and disease 1,2,3,4.

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