Nature Communications (May 2020)

An axon-specific expression of HCN channels catalyzes fast action potential signaling in GABAergic interneurons

  • Fabian C. Roth,
  • Hua Hu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15791-y
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 1 – 10

Abstract

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The precise subcellular location of ion channels is a key determinant of their functions. Here, subcellular patch-clamp recordings demonstrate that an axon-specific expression of HCN channels facilitates the initiation and propagation of action potentials in parvalbumin-expressing basket cells.