Abstract
In culture, embryonic spinal neurites from Xenopus laevis show striking growth responses to steady dc electric fields, at a time when endogenous electric fields of similar size impinge on the developing nervous system. A high proportion of cultured neurites reorient, with both turning and branching directed cathodally. Neurite growth rates are increased and growth is differential (faster cathodally than anodally). Voltage-dependent calcium channels and calcium release from intracellular stores are shown to control these events. However, the pharmacological sensitivities of these phenomena differ, indicating different control mechanisms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 340-351 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Developmental Biology |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 1995 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Calcium
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Calcium Channels
- Cells, Cultured
- Electric Stimulation
- Female
- Neurites
- Xenopus laevis