Table 1.

Comparison of macroscopic current properties of mutant andwtGluR6

τDa(msec)Rise timeb(msec)Vrev1-c(mV)G+80/G−801-d
wt GluR66.0  ± 0.2  (54)1.9  ± 0.06  (35)1.3  ± 1.3  (9)1.5  ± 0.2  (14)
GluR6(S684C)6.1  ± 0.1  (51)2.0  ± 0.05  (29)1.2  ± 1.4  (10)1.8  ± 0.3  (10)
  • All measurements were made for current responses to rapid application of 1 mm glutamate for 100 msec.

  • aDesensitization time course was fit to a single exponential using CLAMPFIT software.

  • bMeasured as time from 10 to 90% of peak current response.

  • F1-c Holding potential was stepped from −60 mV to potentials ranging from −100 to +100 mV in 20 mV increments every 20 sec before application of glutamate; peak current responses were measured.

  • F1-d Ratio of conductance measured at +80 mV to that at −80 mV.