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Cellular and Molecular Basis of Synaptic Transmission

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1988

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Editors:
  1. Herbert Zimmermann

    1. AK Neurochemie, Zoologisches Institut der J. W. Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Part of the book series: Nato ASI Subseries H: (ASIH, volume 21)

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Table of contents (35 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XV
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  2. Development of the Subject and State of the Art

    1. The Cellular Basis of Synaptic Transmission: An Overview

      • V. P. Whittaker
      Pages 1-23

  3. Structural Organization of the Synapse and Dynamics of Synaptic Organelles

    1. Specializations of Subsynaptic Cytoplasms. Comparison of Axospinous Synapses and Neuromuscular Junctions

      • René Couteaux, Josef Špaček
      Pages 25-50

    2. New Evidence Supporting the Vesicle Hypothesis for Quantal Secretion at the Neuromuscular Junction

      • Bruno Ceccarelli, Flavia Valtorta, William P. Hurlbut
      Pages 51-72

    3. Poststimulation Increase of Synaptic Vesicle Number in the Preganglionic Nerve Terminals of the Cat Sympathetic Ganglion In Vivo

      • Tomoko Kadota, Ken Kadota, Hozumi Tatsuoka, Muneaki Mizote, Tomoichiro Yamaai
      Pages 73-82

    4. Synaptic Vesicle Classes in Torpedo and Skate Electric Organ and Muscle

      • G. Q. Fox, M. E. Kriebel, D. Kötting
      Pages 83-95

    5. Effect of Nerve Stimulation, K+ Saline and Hypertonic Saline on Classes of Quanta, Quantal Content and Synaptic Vesicle Size Distribution of Torpedo Electric Organ

      • M. E. Kriebel, G. Q. Fox, D. Kötting
      Pages 97-120

    6. Fine Structural Correlates of Calcium Dynamics in the Presynaptic Terminal

      • George D. Pappas, Virginia Kriho, Robert P. Becker
      Pages 121-135

    7. Differential Release of Transmitters and Neuropeptides Co-Stored in Central and Peripheral Neurons

      • Åsa K. Thureson-Klein, Richard L. Klein, Pei-Chun Zhu, Jae-Yang Kong
      Pages 137-151

  4. Presynaptic Regulation of Transmitter Synthesis and Release

    1. The Detection, Isolation and Properties of Sub-Populations of Mammalian Brain Synaptosomes of Defined Neurotransmitter Type

      • Henry F. Bradford, Maureen Docherty, Tong H. Joh, Yang-Yen Wu
      Pages 153-169

    2. Excitatory Amino Acids; Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry

      • Frode Fonnum, Else Marie Fykse, Ragnhild Paulsen
      Pages 171-183

    3. Synaptosomal Bioenergetics and the Mechanism of Amino Acid Transmitter Release

      • David Nicholls, Jose Sanchez-Prieto
      Pages 185-198

    4. Heterologous Carriers Located on Rat CNS Nerve Endings and their Possible Role in the Modulation of Transmitter Release

      • Maurizio Raiteri, Giambattista Bonanno, Anna Pittaluga, Paola Versace
      Pages 199-213

    5. Spontaneous Release of Acetylcholine from Torpedo Electromotor Neurons

      • Roxana Licht, Daniel M. Michaelson
      Pages 215-227

    6. The Mechanism of Acetylcholine Release: Its Essential Component, the Mediatophore

      • Maurice Israël
      Pages 229-239

  5. Structure and Function of Presynaptic Ion Channels

    1. Potassium Channels in Rat Brain Synaptosomes: Pharmacology and Toxicology

      • Mordecai P. Blaustein, Dieter K. Bartschat, Christina G. Benishin, William E. Brown, Kathryn A. Colby, Bruce K. Krueger et al.
      Pages 241-261

    2. Calcium Channels and Na+/Ca2+ Exchange in Synaptosomes

      • A. P. Carvalho, M. S. Santos, A. O. Henriques, P. Tavares, C. M. Carvalho
      Pages 263-284

    3. Properties of Presynaptic Voltage-Sensitive Calcium Channels in Rat Synaptosomes

      • J. B. Suszkiw
      Pages 285-291

    4. Mechanisms of Failure of Synaptic Transmission During Anoxia

      • K. Krnjević, J. Leblond
      Pages 293-304

  6. Molecular and Functional Organization of Synaptic Vesicles

    1. Adrenergic and Cholinergic Vesicles: Are there Common Antigens and Common Properties?

      • Hans Winkler, Reiner Fischer-Colbrie, Dieter Obendorf, Ulrike Schwarzenbrunner
      Pages 305-314
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About this book

Major progresses in the study of the cellular and molecular basis of synaptic transmission of nerve cells are highlighted. Each individual contribution gives an overview of the subject, presenting a description of the technical approach and considering future perspectives of the developments in the field. Topics range from historical aspects of the development of biochemical studies on synaptic transmission to the most advanced techniques applicable in morphological and functional studies of the nerve terminal. Studies on synaptic vesicles, the regulation of presynaptic transmitter synthesis, transmitter-release and especially the molecular structure and function of presynaptic ion channels and of transmitter receptors offer a detailed insight into synaptic events.

Editors and Affiliations

  • AK Neurochemie, Zoologisches Institut der J. W. Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    Herbert Zimmermann

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Cellular and Molecular Basis of Synaptic Transmission

  • Editors: Herbert Zimmermann

  • Series Title: Nato ASI Subseries H:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-73172-3

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1988

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-73174-7Published: 22 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-73172-3Published: 29 June 2013

  • Series ISSN: 1010-8793

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 547

  • Topics: Cell Biology, Biochemistry, general, Neurosciences

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