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Supplemental information, including data sets and molecular models, is also available for download on the same page. Synapses: Changing the size of dendritic spines - eLife
The study investigates the role of specific proteins, including CaMKII (Calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II) and actinin , in managing the structural integrity and growth of the dendritic spine.
The research highlights how the spine's physical volume adapts in response to neural activity, specifically focusing on the biochemical signaling that triggers these expansions. 3. Significance Download 91566
Mechanisms of Synaptic Strength and Spine Size Regulation Reference: eLife 2023;12:e91566 1. Overview
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Download links * Insight. * Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics. * CaMKII. * actinin. * long-term potentiation. * synapse.
Understanding how dendritic spines change size helps researchers decipher the brain's "wiring" and how it stores information. Disruptions in this structural plasticity are often linked to various neurological and cognitive disorders. including data sets and molecular models
Changes in spine size are closely linked to LTP, a process that strengthens synapses over time.