Caffeine stimulates calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) in many cell types.In neurons, caffeine stimulates CICR presynaptically and thus modulates neurotransmitter release.Using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique we found that caffeine (20 mM) reversibly increased the frequency and decreased the amplitude of miniature excitatory postsynaptic c
Coupling the geographic distribution and the ecological requirements of species often supports taxonomy and biogeography.In this contribution, we update Shipping the distribution of two flea beetle species of ethno-entomological interest, Polyclada bohemani and P.pectinicornis, by analyzing original data.In addition, we supply their main morphologi
Background.After their deposition in water, eggs of perch form characteristic, long gelatinous ribbons (strands) floating within the water column.The ultrastructure of the external gelatinious egg envelope of members of the family Percidae was believed to be amorphous.The aim of the presently reported study was to describe the ultrastructure and fu
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a genetic disorder displaying features reminiscent of premature senescence caused by germline mutations in the LMNA gene encoding lamin A and C, essential components of the nuclear lamina.By studying a family with homozygous LMNA mutation (K542N), we showed that HGPS can also be caused by mutations aff