Potassium-stimulated release of taurine in a crude retinal preparation obtained from the rat is calcium independent.
Department of Pharmacology and Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.
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Lombardini
D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism*; D011188:Potassium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012160:Retina / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D013574:Synaptosomes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D013654:Taurine / Q000378:metabolism*
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D013654:Taurine; D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium