Citation
Miller, Donald Lee (1976) An In Vitro Study of the Ionophore Properties of the Acetylcholine Receptor in Torpedo Californica Membrane Fragments. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QS6A-C151. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03292010-091454086
Abstract
An in vitro system for studying the ionophore properties of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor from the electric organs of Torpedo californica was developed. Efflux of ^(22)Na^+ from microsacs rich in AcChR was studied as a function of the addition of various agonists and antagonists to the medium. In the presence of agonists increased rates of efflux of ^(22)Na^+ occurred, and this affect was abolished in the presence of antagonists. The in vitro response to varying concentrations of carbamylcholine was determined. The desensitization phenomenon occurring in vivo was also found to occur in vitro.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master's thesis) |
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| Subject Keywords: | (Chemistry) |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Chemistry and Chemical Engineering |
| Major Option: | Chemistry |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 1 June 1976 |
| Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:03292010-091454086 |
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03292010-091454086 |
| DOI: | 10.7907/QS6A-C151 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 5643 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Tony Diaz |
| Deposited On: | 15 Apr 2010 17:55 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jul 2023 22:50 |
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