1. Sterling P. (1998) The Synaptic Organization of the Brain, Shepherd G, ed. pp.205.

NeuronCompartmentPropertyConnectivityNotes
Retina ganglion GLU cellDistal equivalent dendriteNicotinicStarburst amacrine cellsStarburst amacrine cells release a pulse of Ach onto ganglion cells dendrites (Masland RH et al, 1984 [rabbit]2 ). (Massey SC and Redburn DA, 1985 [rabbit]3 ). sobiv p217)(Linn DM et al, 1991 [rabbit]4 ). (Famiglietti EV, 1991 [rabbit]5 ). sobiv 242). This is excitatory (Schmidt M et al, 1987 [cat]6 ). (Kaneda M et al, 1995 [cat]7 ). sobiv p217), boosting ganglion cell transients, increasing sensitivity to motion (Sterling P, 19981 ). sobiv p217). These nicotinic receptors desensitize rapidly (Kaneda M et al, 1995 [cat]7 ). sobiv 242). Dendritic compartments not specified.
Retina ganglion GLU cellMiddle equivalent dendriteNicotinicStarburst amacrine cellsStarburst amacrine cells release a pulse of Ach onto ganglion cells dendrites (Masland RH et al, 1984 [rabbit]2 ). (Massey SC and Redburn DA, 1985 [rabbit]3 ). sobiv p217)(Linn DM et al, 1991 [rabbit]4 ). (Famiglietti EV, 1991 [rabbit]5 ). sobiv 242). This is excitatory (Schmidt M et al, 1987 [cat]6 ). (Kaneda M et al, 1995 [cat]7 ). sobiv p217), boosting ganglion cell transients, increasing sensitivity to motion (Sterling P, 19981 ). sobiv p217). These nicotinic receptors desensitize rapidly (Kaneda M et al, 1995 [cat]7 ). sobiv 242). Dendritic compartments not specified.
Retina ganglion GLU cellProximal equivalent dendriteNicotinicStarburst amacrine cellsStarburst amacrine cells release a pulse of Ach onto ganglion cells dendrites (Masland RH et al, 1984 [rabbit]2 ). (Massey SC and Redburn DA, 1985 [rabbit]3 ). sobiv p217)(Linn DM et al, 1991 [rabbit]4 ). (Famiglietti EV, 1991 [rabbit]5 ). sobiv 242). This is excitatory (Schmidt M et al, 1987 [cat]6 ). (Kaneda M et al, 1995 [cat]7 ). sobiv p217), boosting ganglion cell transients, increasing sensitivity to motion (Sterling P, 19981 ). sobiv p217). These nicotinic receptors desensitize rapidly (Kaneda M et al, 1995 [cat]7 ). sobiv 242). Dendritic compartments not specified.

Classical References: first publications on each compartmental property; search PubMed for complete list
1.  Sterling P. (1998) The Synaptic Organization of the Brain, Shepherd G, ed. pp.205.
2.  Masland RH, Mills JW and Cassidy C. (1984) The functions of acetylcholine in the rabbit retina. Proc R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 223:121-39 [Journal] .
3.  Massey SC and Redburn DA. (1985) Light evoked release of acetylcholine in response to a single flash: cholinergic amacrine cells receive ON and OFF input. Brain Res 328:374-7.
4.  Linn DM, Blazynski C, Redburn DA and Massey SC. (1991) Acetylcholine release from the rabbit retina mediated by kainate receptors. J Neurosci 11:111-22.
5.  Famiglietti EV. (1991) Synaptic organization of starburst amacrine cells in rabbit retina: analysis of serial thin sections by electron microscopy and graphic reconstruction. J Comp Neurol 309:40-70 [Journal] .
6.  Schmidt M, Humphrey MF and Wässle H. (1987) Action and localization of acetylcholine in the cat retina. J Neurophysiol 58:997-1015 [Journal] .
7.  Kaneda M, Hashimoto M and Kaneko A. (1995) Neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors of ganglion cells in the cat retina. Jpn J Physiol 45:491-508.