Duration of synaptic transmission at fast synapses
| Value | <= ms Range: <1 ms |
|---|---|
| Organism | Human Homo sapiens |
| Reference | Greengard P. The neurobiology of slow synaptic transmission. Science. 2001 Nov 2 294(5544):1024-30. p.1025 left column top paragraphPubMed ID11691979 |
| Comments | "Synaptic transmission at fast synapses occurs in less than 1/1000 of a second and is attributable to the ability of the fast-acting neurotransmitters to open ligand-operated ion channels present in the plasma membrane of the postsynaptic cells." Electrical synapses allow for faster transmission because they do not require the slow diffusion of neurotransmitters across the synaptic cleft. |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 102698 |