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pH-Dependent actions of THIP and ZAPA on an ionotropic Drosophila melanogaster GABA receptor

  • K. Matsuda
  • , A. M. Hosie
  • , S. D. Buckingham
  • , M. D. Squire
  • , H. A. Baylis
  • , D. B. Sattelle

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    Abstract

    The actions of THIP (4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoxazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-3-ol) and ZAPA (Z-3-[(aminoiminomethyl)thio]prop-2-enoic acid) were tested on an ionotropic homo-oligomeric GABA receptor of Drosophila melanogaster. The amplitude of currents activated by THIP and ZAPA declined rapidly during agonist application and a rebound response was observed on washout. By correcting the pH shift induced by these acid salts, responses more typical of GABA agonists were seen. Less striking pH-dependence was observed in the case of GABA responses.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)335-338
    Number of pages3
    JournalBrain research
    Volume739
    Issue number1-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 11 Nov 1996

    Keywords

    • Drosophila melanogaster
    • GABA receptor
    • RDL (resistant to dieldrin) subunit
    • THIP (4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoxazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-3-ol)
    • ZAPA (Z-3-[(aminoiminomethyl)thio]prop-2-enoic acid)

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