Tris buffer attenuates acetylcholine responses in Aplysia neurons.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The commonly used buffering agent tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine (tris) antagonizes the action of iontophoretically applied acetylcholine on neurons of Aplysia californica. Concentrations of 5 to 10 millimolar tris markedly reduced both excitatory and inhibitory responses.

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Duke Authors

Wilson Jr., Wilkie Andrew

Cited Authors

Wilson, WA; Clark, MT; Pellmar, TC

Published Date

April 1, 1977

Published In

Science (New York, N.Y.)

Volume / Issue

196 / 4288

Start / End Page

440 - 441

PubMed ID

15317

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1095-9203

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0036-8075

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1126/science.15317

Language

eng