Different types of Ca2+ channels have been identified in neuronal soma. P-type Ca2+ channels resistant to the blocking effect of dihydropyridines and w-conotoxin-GVIA but sensitive to the funnel web spider toxin and w-agatoxin-IVA mediate the influx of Ca2+ involved in transmitter release in mammalian synapses.
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