Is this sodium current activation normal?

Mayra Torres Flores @Mayra-Torres-Flores

20 June 2025 0 10K Report

Hi everybody

I'm trying to record some sodium current in cortical neurons. However during the activation protocol I have some weird outward current, even with TEA+ 4AP solution

Does my current look as it should

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