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. 1974 Jun;51(2):231–235. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1974.tb09652.x

Manganese ions and synaptic transmission in the superior cervical ganglion of the cat

Krista Kostial, M Landeka, B Šlat
PMCID: PMC1776738  PMID: 4375523

Abstract

1 In the perfused superior cervical ganglion of the cat manganese ions (2.7 - 4.6 mM) caused a block of synaptic transmission and reduced the output of acetylcholine.

2 Calcium ions (8.4-10.5 mM) relieved the synaptic block produced by manganese and partially restored the acetylcholine output.

3 The presence of manganese also reduced the sensitivity of ganglion cells to injected acetylcholine.

4 Both effects of manganese were completely reversible.

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