Transporter mediated GABA release in the retina: role of excitatory amino acids and dopamine |
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Authors: | Calaza K C Gardino P F de Mello F G |
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Affiliation: | aDepartamento de Neurobiologia do Instituto de Biologia da UFF, Brazil bLaboratórios de Neurobiologia da Retina e de Neuroquímica do Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho da UFRJ, Brazil |
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Abstract: | In general, the release of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system is accomplished by a calcium-dependent process which constitutes a common feature of exocytosis, a conserved mechanism for transmitter release in all species. However, neurotransmitters can also be released by the reversal of their transporters. In the retina, a large portion of GABA is released by this mechanism, which is under the control of neuroactive agents, such as excitatory amino acids and dopamine. In this review, we will focus on the transporter mediated GABA release and the role played by excitatory amino acids and dopamine in this process. First, we will discuss the works that used radiolabeled GABA to study the outflow of the neurotransmitter and then the works that took into consideration the endogenous pool of GABA and the topography of GABAergic circuits influenced by excitatory amino acids and dopamine. |
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Keywords: | GABA release Aspartate NMDA Kainate Dopamine Retina |
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