Propofol Modulates γ-Aminobutyric Acid-mediated Inhibitory Neurotransmission to Cardiac Vagal Neurons in the Nucleus Ambiguus |
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Authors: | Wang Xin MD PhD; Huang Zheng-Gui PhD; Gold Allison BS; Bouairi Evguenia; Evans Cory BS; Andresen Michael C PhD; Mendelowitz David PhD
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Institution: | Wang, Xin M.D., Ph.D.*; Huang, Zheng-Gui Ph.D.*; Gold, Allison B.S.?; Bouairi, Evguenia?; Evans, Cory B.S.?; Andresen, Michael C. Ph.D.?; Mendelowitz, David Ph.D.§ |
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Abstract: | Background: Although it is well recognized that anesthetics modulate the central control of cardiorespiratory homeostasis, the cellular mechanisms by which anesthetics alter cardiac parasympathetic activity are poorly understood. One common site of action of anesthetics is inhibitory neurotransmission. This study investigates the effect of propofol on gamma]-aminobutyric acid-mediated (GABAergic) and glycinergic neurotransmission to cardiac parasympathetic neurons. Methods: Cardiac parasympathetic neurons were identified in vitro by the presence of a retrograde fluorescent tracer, and spontaneous GABAergic and glycinergic synaptic currents were examined using whole cell patch clamp techniques. Results: Propofol at concentrations of 1.0 mu]m and greater significantly (P < 0.05) increased the duration and decay time of spontaneous GABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic currents. To determine whether the action of propofol was at presynaptic or postsynaptic sites, tetrodotoxin was applied to isolate miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents. Propofol at concentrations of 1.0 mu]m and greater significantly (P < 0.05) prolonged the decay time and duration of miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents, indicating that propofol directly alters GABAergic neurotransmission at a postsynaptic site. Propofol at high concentrations (>=50 mu]m) also inhibited the frequency of both GABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic currents and miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents. Propofol at concentrations up to 50 mu]m had no effect on glycinergic neurotransmission. |
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