Priming plasticity

Nerve cells communicate by using chemical messengers, which are released from neurons after a "priming" step. It seems that priming may be key to controlling the strength of chemical transmission.

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Published in:Nature (London) 2002-01, Vol.415 (6869), p.277-278
Main Authors: Dobrunz, Lynn E, Garner, Craig C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cells
GTP-Binding Proteins
Mice
Molecular biology
Nerve Tissue Proteins - physiology
Nervous system
Neurology
Neuronal Plasticity - physiology
Neurotransmitter Agents - metabolism
Synapses - physiology
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Summary:Nerve cells communicate by using chemical messengers, which are released from neurons after a "priming" step. It seems that priming may be key to controlling the strength of chemical transmission.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/415277a