| Literature DB >> 8532181 |
F Michelangeli1, M Mezna, S Tovey, L G Sayers.
Abstract
Elevation of cytosolic calcium concentrations, induced by many neurotransmitters, plays a crucial role in neuronal function. Some neurotransmitters produce the second messenger InsP3 which activates an intracellular calcium channel (InsP3 receptor) usually located in the endoplasmic reticulum. This article undertakes a comprehensive survey of most pharmacological modulators of the InsP3 receptor so far reported. This review discusses in detail competitive antagonists, non-competitive antagonists and thiol reactive reagents, highlighting their modes of action and in some cases indicating drawbacks in their use.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 8532181 DOI: 10.1016/0028-3908(95)00053-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neuropharmacology ISSN: 0028-3908 Impact factor: 5.250