Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of nano-CuO on voltage-gated sodium current (INa) in hippocampal CA1 neurons. The results suggested that nano-CuO inhibited amplitudes of INa currents and prolonged peak rise time of action potential (AP). The responses to nano-CuO were inhibited by reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger. However, the G-proteins inhibitor did not block the effects of nano-CuO. The effects of nano-CuO were mediated through activation of ROS-INa-AP signaling cascades and independent from G-proteins pathway.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 439-445 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Toxicology |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- hippocampus
- nano-CuO
- reactive oxygen species
- voltage-gated sodium current