Inhibition of ATP-activated currents by met-Enk in isolated DRG neurons of the rat
Xia Baolu, Wu Zizhen, Li Xiao, Li Qin, Li Zhiwang
Wuhan Professional Medical College.Wuhan 430016,Hubei;China
Abstract
It is suggested that the inhibition by met-Enk of I_(ATP) is caused by activation of opiate receptor, which eventually results in phosphorylation of ATP receptor, mediated by modulation of G protein coupling and intracellular signal transduction.
Key words: ATP-activated current;Met-enkephaline;Rat;DRG neuron;Inhibition;Whole-cell patch clamp technique
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Xia Baolu, Wu Zizhen, Li Xiao, Li Qin, Li Zhiwang. Inhibition of ATP-activated currents by met-Enk in isolated DRG neurons of the rat. Acta Physiol Sin 2001; 53 (3): (in Chinese with English abstract).