Frontiers in Synaptic Plasticity: Dendritic Spines, Circuitries and Behavior

• Hoofdauteur: Oliver von Bohlen und Halbach (auth)
• Andere auteurs: Alberto A. Rasia-Filho (auth), Rochelle S. Cohen (auth)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: Frontiers Media SA 2016
• Reeks: Frontiers Research Topics
• Onderwerpen: Medicine; Synaptic Function; dendritic spine function; neural circuits and behavior; synaptic remodeling; dendritic spine structure; neuroimmune interactions; Synaptic Transmission; sexual dimorphism; psychiatric disorders
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The term "synaptic plasticity" is a broad concept, which is studied with a variety of experimental approaches. One focus is the impact of changes in synaptic, neuronal and glial morphology on brain circuitry and behavior. In this regard, unique animal models have been key to the study of a...