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Effects of monochromatic X-radiation on the membrane of nodes of ranvier under voltage and current clamp conditions

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Monochromatic Ag-Ka-radiation decreased irreversibly the peak sodium current in nodes of Ranvier. This decrease occurs only with a delay of about 1000 sec after a threshold dose of about 8 kR has been reached. Potassium current and resting potential are practically not affected.

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  1. I. Physiologisches Institut der Universität des Saarlandes, D-6650, Homburg/Saar, Federal Republic of Germany

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Dedicated to Prof. Dr Dres h.c. Robert Stämpfli on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

Supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, SFB 38, ‘Membranforschung’ Bonn-Bad Godesberg.

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Schwarz, W., Fox, J.M. Effects of monochromatic X-radiation on the membrane of nodes of ranvier under voltage and current clamp conditions. Experientia 35, 1200–1201 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01963288

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