neuromuscular junction

Neuropsychological Functioning in Late-Life Depression.

Neuropsychological functioning in late-life depression.

Front Psychol. 2013; 4: 381
Dybedal GS, Tanum L, Sundet K, Gaarden TL, Bjølseth TM

Background: The literature describing neurocognitive function in patients with late-life depression (LLD) show inconsistent findings in regard to incidence… Continue reading

Rapid Feedback Regulation of Synaptic Efficacy During High-Frequency Activity at the Drosophila Larval Neuromuscular Junction.

Rapid feedback regulation of synaptic efficacy during high-frequency activity at the Drosophila larval neuromuscular junction.

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 May 14;
Kauwe G, Isacoff EY

High-frequency firing of neurons depresses transmitter release at many synapses.… Continue reading

Effects of Rocuronium and Vecuronium on Initial Rundown of Endplate Potentials in the Isolated Phrenic Nerve Diaphragm Preparation of Rats.

Effects of rocuronium and vecuronium on initial rundown of endplate potentials in the isolated phrenic nerve diaphragm preparation of rats.

Springerplus. 2013 Dec; 2(1): 155
Li J, Liu YQ, Zhang HT

Rocuronium and vecuronium, two non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers, have… Continue reading

Differential Targeting of Brain Stress Circuits With a Selective Glucocorticoid Receptor Modulator.

Differential targeting of brain stress circuits with a selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator.

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Apr 23;
Zalachoras I, Houtman R, Atucha E, Devos R, Tijssen AM, Hu P, Lockey PM, Datson NA, Belanoff… Continue reading

Low-Frequency Neuromuscular Depression Is a Consequence of a Reduction in Nerve Terminal Ca2+ Currents at Mammalian Motor Nerve Endings.

Low-frequency Neuromuscular Depression Is a Consequence of a Reduction in Nerve Terminal Ca2+ Currents at Mammalian Motor Nerve Endings.

Anesthesiology. 2013 Mar 26;
Silinsky EM

BACKGROUND:: The decline in voluntary muscle contraction during low-frequency nerve stimulation is used clinically… Continue reading