ISSN:
1573-6830
Keywords:
glia
;
β-adrenergic receptors
;
taurine release
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary 1. Activation of adrenergic receptors in primary cultures of astrocytes and LRM55 glial cells stimulates taurine release. 2. Release is inhibited by theβ-adrenergic antagonists alprenolol and propanolol but not by theα-adrenergic antagonist phentolamine. 3. Receptor-mediated taurine release occurs via a specific mechanism, since efflux of other amino acids and metabolites is not affected by theβ-adrenergic agonist isoproterenol.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00711005
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