Spiking characteristics of β-cells from Cx36+/+, Cx36+/−, and Cx36−/− mice
| n | Mean spiking frequency (Hz) | Spike amplitude (mV) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Maximal | ||||
| Cx36+/+ | 8 | 5.5 ± 0.8 | 17.1 ± 0.8 | 24.7 ± 1.3 | |
| Cx36+/− | 5 | 5.2 ± 0.8 | 16.0 ± 1.6 | 22.0 ± 1.5 | |
| Cx36−/− | 11 | 5.3 ± 0.5 | 27.3 ± 1.7* | 40.9 ± 2.3† | |
Data are mean ± SE.
* P < 0.002.
† P < 0.001.