Table 4.

ACh-elicited current waveform parameters in DA neurons of WT and α4 −/− mice

WT (n = 8)α4 −/− (n = 15)
Amplitude132  ± 26 pA72  ± 7 pA4-160
Rise time242  ± 38 msec96  ± 17 msec4-160
Decay T1/2562  ± 66 msec316  ± 47 msec4-160
  • Decay T1/2 was the time measured between peak and half maximal amplitude.

  • F4-160 p < 0.01.