Table 1.

Membrane properties of CA1 pyramidal neurons

Young 27 neuronsAging 22 neurons
Resting membrane potential (mV)−66.6 ± 0.7−66.3 ± 1.1
Input resistance (MΩ)67.6 ± 3.056.2 ± 3.0
AP threshold (mV)−49.6 ± 1.3−52.1 ± 1.1
AP amplitude (mV)83.1 ± 2.286.7 ± 1.8
AP half width (ms)0.85 ± 0.030.78 ± 0.03
  • A summary of membrane properties of CA1 pyramidal neurons in young and aging rats. All values are mean ± SEM