The use of zinc in medicinal skin cream was mentioned in Egyptian papyri from 2000 BC (for
example, the Smith Papyrus), and zinc has apparently been used fairly steadily throughout …

The glycine receptor chloride channel (GlyR) is a member of the nicotinic acetylcholine
receptor family of ligand-gated ion channels. Functional receptors of this family comprise five …

In addition to its familiar role as a component of metalloproteins, zinc is also sequestered in
the presynaptic vesicles of a specialized type of neurons calledzinc-containing'neurons …

Actual fields of research in neurobiology are not only aimed at understanding the different
aspects of brain aging but also at developing strategies useful to preserve brain …

The role of Zn2+ in the CNS has remained enigmatic for several decades. This divalent
cation is accumulated by specific neurons into synaptic vesicles and can be released by …

The divalent cation zinc is an essential element, having both universal and specified
functions throughout the body. In the mammalian telencephalon, zinc has extensive effects …

The olfactory bulb (OB) is central to the sense of smell, as it is the site of the first synaptic
relay involved in the processing of odor information. Odor sensations are first transduced by …

Synaptic zinc ion (Zn2+) has emerged as a key neuromodulator in the brain. However, the
lack of research tools for directly tracking synaptic Zn2+ in the brain of awake animals …

Glycine receptors (GlyR) are inhibitory Cys-loop ion channels that contribute to the control of
excitability along the central nervous system (CNS). GlyR are found in the spinal cord and …

The glycine receptor (GlyR) Cl-channel belongs to the cysteine-loop family of ligand-gated
ion channel receptors. It is best known for mediating inhibitory neurotransmission in motor …