HCN-channels in thalamocortical relay neurons (TC neurons) were already identified as targets by different anesthetics. In this thesis, the effect of dexmedetomine on TC neurons was examined using the patch-clamp-technique in acute murine brain slices. When using clinically relevant concentrations, no effect could be shown on the excitation of TC neurons and the conductivity of HCN-channels. Only higher concentrations resulted in an inhibition of HCN-channels, which can most likely be explained by unspecific drug interactions.
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HCN-channels in thalamocortical relay neurons (TC neurons) were already identified as targets by different anesthetics. In this thesis, the effect of dexmedetomine on TC neurons was examined using the patch-clamp-technique in acute murine brain slices. When using clinically relevant concentrations, no effect could be shown on the excitation of TC neurons and the conductivity of HCN-channels. Only higher concentrations resulted in an inhibition of HCN-channels, which can most likely be explained...
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