Rhythmic activity of respiratory neurons is dependent on the clearance of neurotransmitter by astrocytes. Astrocytes should also be involved in the permanent and rapid clearance of extracellular ions. We analyzed the expression of the weakly inwardly rectifying K+ channel Kir4.1 (KCNJ10) in the respiratory network and studied the possible functions for neuronal activity in the pre-Bötzinger complex.
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Papadopoulos, N., Winter, S.M., Härte, K., Kaiser, M., Neusch, C., Hülsmann, S. (2008). Possible Roles of the Weakly Inward Rectifying K+ Channel Kir4.1 (KCNJ10) in the Pre-Bötzinger Complex. In: Poulin, M.J., Wilson, R.J.A. (eds) Integration in Respiratory Control. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 605. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73693-8_19
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