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The effect of synthetic rat calcitonin gene-related peptide (rCGRP) on neuromuscular transmission was examined in a superfused rat phrenic nerve-diaphragm preparation using an intracellular microelectrode technique. The superfusion with rCGRP (10(-8) to 2 x 10(-7) M) caused significant increases in the frequency of miniature endplate potentials (MEPPs). It, however, had no effect on the resting membrane potential, amplitude of MEPPs, or acetylcholine quantum size and content. Enhancement of spontaneous acetylcholine release from the motor nerve terminal by rCGRP was demonstrated.
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