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Abstract
A cellular model for bipolar illness is presented. It is propounded that alterations in the activity of the membrane sodium- and potassium-activated adenosine triphosphatase pump (Na,K-ATPase) may be responsible for alterations in neuronal excitability and activity. Specifically, a reduction in Na,K-ATPase activity can lead to both mania and depression by increasing membrane excitability and decreasing neurotransmitter release, respectively. Supporting evidence is reviewed, and clinical and research implications are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7711160 DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(94)00201-D
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biol Psychiatry ISSN: 0006-3223 Impact factor: 13.382