Resting potentials recorded in the whole-cell configuration from epithelial cells of hydra vulgaris

Italian Journal of Zoology

Volumn 64, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 7-11

  Santillo, Silvia ^a   Taddei Ferretti, Cloe ^a   Nobile, Mario ^b  

^a CNR   (Italy)

^b CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

Bioelectric activity; Dissociated epithelial cells; Extraocular photosensitivity; Hydra vulgaris; Whole cell recordings

Indexed keywords

EID: 0342840196     PISSN: 11250003     EISSN: 17485851     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/11250009709356167     Document Type: Article

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