ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Cyclic GMP
;
calcium
;
Paramecium
;
triton-extracted model
;
ciliary reversal
;
excitable membrane
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Physiological roles of cyclic GMP in the control of ciliary movement inParamecium caudatum were investigated. We found that 1) an increase in cellular cyclic GMP level was observed in association with recovery from the ciliary reversal produced by K stimulation, and 2) the presence of cyclic GMP inhibited the Ca-induced ciliary reversal in triton-extracted models. These results suggest that cyclic GMP plays a key role in the control of the Ca-mediated ciliary reversal mechanism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01975897
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