Reconstruction of neural networks is organized by co-existence of various signal molecules or input activation in Helix pomatia L.
The overlapping neural networks consisting of multifunctional neurons were shown to take part alternatively in regulation of various visceral functions or behaviour. The reconstruction of the neural networks was shown to be a function of input activation or transmitter cocktail used at the vicinity of the neurons. In rearrangement of neural networks acetylcholine (Ach), serotonin (5HT) and molluscan neuropeptide, FMRFamide were found to be effective. The modulation occurs at the level of ion channels and at least three different types, namely the Ca-, delayed K- and the unspecific cation channels were shown to be responsible for it. The modulatory action of low molecular weight neurotransmitters and peptides was more often directed to the same species of ion channels, but the maximum of channel activation can appear at different voltage ranges. The modulation of afferent and efferent pathways by signal molecules can assure the mosaic-like functioning of the units of neural networks.
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Balaton Limnological Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Tihany.
D000109:Acetylcholine / Q000494:pharmacology; D000344:Afferent Pathways / Q000187:drug effects; D000818:Animals; D004525:Efferent Pathways / Q000187:drug effects; D019835:FMRFamide; D006372:Helix, Snails / Q000502:physiology*; D007473:Ion Channels / Q000187:drug effects; D009415:Nerve Net / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000494:pharmacology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D012701:Serotonin / Q000494:pharmacology
D007473:Ion Channels; D009479:Neuropeptides; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D012701:Serotonin; D019835:FMRFamide; D000109:Acetylcholine