BlockingSynapse 

A synaptic mechanism whose conductance can be blocked by the presence of a specific species (ion/molecule). Based on the
mechanism for blocking of an NMDA receptor by Mg as outlined in Gabbiani et al, 1994, Maex DeSchutter 1998

Complex Type Information

Model

notes{0,1} , properties{0,1} , annotation{0,1} , group* , block
Children: annotation, block, group, notes, properties

Attributes

QName Type Fixed Default Use Inheritable Annotation
decay_time TimeConstantValue required 
The characteristic decay time of the conductance waveform
max_conductance ConductanceValue required 
The maximum conductance of the channel
reversal_potential VoltageValue required 
The reversal potential of the synapse, which (along with the membrane potential) will determine the current passing through the synapse when the conductance is non zero
rise_time TimeConstantValueIncZero required 
The characteristic rise time of the conductance waveform

Used By

Element SynapseType/blocking_syn

Source 

<xs:complexType name="BlockingSynapse">
  <xs:annotation>
    <xs:documentation>A synaptic mechanism whose conductance can be blocked by the presence of a specific species (ion/molecule). Based on the mechanism for blocking of an NMDA receptor by Mg as outlined in Gabbiani et al, 1994, Maex DeSchutter 1998</xs:documentation>
  </xs:annotation>
  <xs:complexContent>
    <xs:extension base="DoubleExponentialSynapse">
      <xs:sequence>
        <xs:element name="block" type="Block"/>
      </xs:sequence>
    </xs:extension>
  </xs:complexContent>
</xs:complexType>