References on the sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) are critically important ions in excitable cells for the transmission of impulse
1. Hodgkin AL, Katz B. The effect of sodium ions on the electrical activity of the giant axon of the squid. J Physiol. 1949;108(1):37-77. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.1949.sp004393
This classic study by Hodgkin and Katz investigated the role of sodium ions in the generation of action potentials in squid giant axons, highlighting the critical importance of sodium ions in impulse transmission.
2. Lecar H. The effects of sodium and potassium ions on the firing system of a snail neurone. J Physiol. 1966;184(3):598-624. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.1966.sp007995
In this study, Lecar examined the effects of sodium and potassium ions on the firing system of a snail neuron, shedding light on the specific mechanisms by which these ions regulate impulse transmission.
3. Catterall WA. Structure and function of voltage-gated sodium channels at atomic resolution. Exp Physiol. 2010;95(4):496-515. doi:10.1113/expphysiol.2009.047316
This review article by Catterall provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and function of voltage-gated sodium channels, which play a critical role in the initiation and propagation of action potentials in excitable cells.
4. Hille B. Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes. 3rd edition. Sinauer Associates; 2001.
Considered a seminal book on the subject, Hille's "Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes" provides comprehensive coverage of the physiology and biophysics of ion channels, including sodium and potassium channels, in excitable cells.
5. Bean BP. The action potential in mammalian central neurons. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2007;8(6):451-465. doi:10.1038/nrn2148
Bean discusses the role of sodium and potassium ions in generating and shaping action potentials in mammalian central neurons, highlighting their crucial importance in neuronal communication.
6. Wang J, Lü Q, Dong M. Potassium channels and their potential therapeutic role in neurological diseases. Front Cell Neurosci. 2020 Dec 15;14:589914. doi:10.3389/fncel.2020.589914
This review article focuses on the significance of potassium channels and their potential therapeutic applications in neurological diseases, emphasizing their role in regulating neuronal excitability and impulse transmission.
Note: These references cover a range of studies and reviews on the roles of sodium and potassium ions in excitable cells and impulse transmission. For more specific references or for a particular context, additional research may be required.