Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Numéro C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-2059 - C8-2060
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888933
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-2059-C8-2060

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888933

EFFECTS OF STATIC MAGNETIC FIELDS ON ISOLATED NEURONS

Maria J. Azanza1 et A. del Moral2

1  Biología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
2  Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada e ICMA, Universidad de Zaragoza y CSIC. 50009 Zaragoza, Spain


Abstract
We have applied static magnetic fields (SMF) of 1 160 and 2 600 gauss to isolated neurons. Under SMF the ion kinetics across the membrane is disturbed. Ca2+ ions are removed from their stores and activate either the K+ membrane conductance or the CAN currents being modified in turn the membrane excitable properties.