Encyclopedia of Psychopharmacology

2010 Edition
| Editors: Ian P. Stolerman

Ejecting Current

  • Ennio Esposito
  • Roberto William Invernizzi
Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68706-1_725

Definition

A current (either positive or negative) that causes the exit of charged transmitters, drugs, or other compounds of interest from the iontophoretic pipette into the extracellular environment.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Ennio Esposito
    • 1
  • Roberto William Invernizzi
    • 2
  1. 1.Laboratory of NeurophysiologyConsorzio “Mario Negri” SudSanta Maria Imbaro (Chieti)Italy
  2. 2.Department of NeuroscienceMario Negri Institute for Pharmacological ResearchMilanItaly