Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors of PC12 Cells
Mussina K. Toktarkhanova D. Filchakova O.
January 2021Springer
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
2021#41Issue 117 - 29 pp.
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) have gained much attention in the scientific community since they play a significant role in multiple physiological and pathophysiological processes. Multiple approaches to study the receptors exist, with characterization of the receptors’ functionality at a single cellular level using cell culturing being one of them. Derived from an adrenal medulla tumor, PC12 cells express nicotinic receptor subunits and form functional nicotinic receptors. Thus, the cells offer a convenient environment to address questions related to the functionality of the receptors. The review summarizes the findings on nicotinic receptors’ expression and functions which were conducted using PC12 cells. Specific focus is given to α3-containing receptors as well as α7 receptor. Critical evaluation of findings is provided alongside insights into what can still be learned about nAChRs, using PC12 cells.
nAChRs , PC12 , Α3β4 , Α4β2 , Α7 , Α9
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