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. 1959 May 15;129(3359):1366-7.
doi: 10.1126/science.129.3359.1366.

Prolongation of response of node of Ranvier by metal ions

C S SPYROPOULOS, R O BRADY

Prolongation of response of node of Ranvier by metal ions

C S SPYROPOULOS et al. Science. .

Abstract

The response of the node of Ranvier can be prolonged up to 5 to 6 seconds by addition to the medium of minute amounts of certain metal ions. This prolongation involves a change from a triangular to a rectangular configuration. The properties of the prolonged nerve-fiber responses are very similar to those of heart muscle.

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