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GABAᴀ Receptors in Rat Whisker Barrel Cortex: Effects of Sensory Deprivation

The GABAergic system in adult sensory cortex is affected by sensory deprivation, but little is known about how this predominant inhibitory system is affected during ontogeny. The present study investigates developmental effects of whisker trimming on GABAa receptors in rat barrel cortex. Rats trimmed for 6 wk beginning at birth and adulthood showed similar decreases in [3H]muscimol binding in deprived relative to non-deprived barrels, suggesting absence of a critical period.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc279232
Date08 1900
CreatorsSalazar, Eduardo, 1962-
ContributorsFuchs, Jannon Lou, 1946-, Schwark, Harris, Tam, David C.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formativ, 23 leaves: ill., Text
RightsPublic, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Salazar, Eduardo, 1962-

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