Table 2.

Cs+-induced rhythmic discharges observed from hippocampal CA1 interneurons

O/ASRLMSP
Fraction of rhythmically discharging interneurons14/255/93/50/5
Resting membrane potential (mV)−54.1  ± 1.3−50.3  ± 2.6−50.7  ± 8.4−53.2  ± 3.5
Frequency of rhythmic discharges (Hz)0.52  ± 0.060.48  ± 0.170.51  ± 0.08
  • All measurements were collected after Cs+ perfusion for 8–10 min at 33°C. O/A, Oriens/alveus; SR, striatum radiatum; LM, lacunosom moleculare; SP, stratum pyramidale. Perfusion of slices with 5 mm Cs+ induced no spontaneous discharges in the SP interneurons that were examined.