Ligand-gated ion channels: new insights into neurological disorders and ligand recognition
1. INTRODUCTION Ligand-gated ion channels (LGICs) mediate intercellular communication
by converting the binding of a neurotransmitter that is released from the presynaptic …
by converting the binding of a neurotransmitter that is released from the presynaptic …
Mechanisms of xylem recovery from winter embolism in Fagus sylvatica
Hydraulic conductivity in the terminal branches of mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica L.)
decreased progressively during winter and recovered in the spring. The objective of this study …
decreased progressively during winter and recovered in the spring. The objective of this study …
Plant ontogeny and chemical defence: older seedlings are better defended
Although patterns of seedling selection by herbivores are strongly influenced by plant age and
the expression of anti‐herbivore defence, it is unclear how these characteristics interact to …
the expression of anti‐herbivore defence, it is unclear how these characteristics interact to …
Within crown variation in hydraulic architecture in beech (Fagus sylvatica L): evidence for a stomatal control of xylem embolism
D Lemoine, H Cochard, A Granier - Annals of forest science, 2002 - afs-journal.org
The stomatal control of embolism in Fagus sylvatica L. was analysed in response to crown
position and experimental changes of trunk hydraulic resistance. On one mature beech tree …
position and experimental changes of trunk hydraulic resistance. On one mature beech tree …
Tightening of the ATP‐binding sites induces the opening of P2X receptor channels
The opening of ligand‐gated ion channels in response to agonist binding is a fundamental
process in biology. In ATP‐gated P2X receptors, little is known about the molecular events …
process in biology. In ATP‐gated P2X receptors, little is known about the molecular events …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the ATP-binding site of P2X receptors
T Chataigneau, D Lemoine, T Grutter - Frontiers in cellular …, 2013 - frontiersin.org
P2X receptors are ATP-gated non-selective cation channels involved in many different
physiological processes, such as synaptic transmission, inflammation, and neuropathic pain. …
physiological processes, such as synaptic transmission, inflammation, and neuropathic pain. …
Optical control of an ion channel gate
D Lemoine, C Habermacher, A Martz… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - National Acad Sciences
The powerful optogenetic pharmacology method allows the optical control of neuronal activity
by photoswitchable ligands tethered to channels and receptors. However, this approach is …
by photoswitchable ligands tethered to channels and receptors. However, this approach is …
Manipulating midbrain dopamine neurons and reward-related behaviors with light-controllable nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
10.7554/eLife.37487.001 Dopamine (DA) neurons of the ventral tegmental area (VTA)
integrate cholinergic inputs to regulate key functions such as motivation and goal-directed …
integrate cholinergic inputs to regulate key functions such as motivation and goal-directed …
Mechanism of freeze-induced embolism in Fagus sylvatica L.
D Lemoine, A Granier, H Cochard - Trees, 1999 - Springer
The mechanism of freeze stress-induced embolism in Fagus sylvatica L. branches was
analyzed under controlled conditions. Excised branches were exposed to successive freeze-…
analyzed under controlled conditions. Excised branches were exposed to successive freeze-…
Determinants of macrophyte palatability to the pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis
A Elger, D Lemoine - Freshwater Biology, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
This study aimed to identify the chemical and structural determinants of macrophyte palatability
to the pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis. Eleven macrophyte species were investigated, and …
to the pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis. Eleven macrophyte species were investigated, and …