Molecular Nanomachines of the Presynaptic Terminal

• Main Author: Lucia Tabares (auth)
• Other Authors: Silvio O. Rizzoli (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; synaptic protein; active Zone; nanomachine; synapse; synaptic vesicle
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Synaptic transmission is the basis of neuronal communication and is thus the most important element in brain functions, ranging from sensory input to information processing. Changes in synaptic transmission can result in the formation or dissolution of memories, and can equally lead to neurological...