Postsynaptic SNARE Proteins: Role in Synaptic Transmission and Plasticity

Soluble N-ethylmaleimide sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) proteins mediate membrane fusion events in eukaryotic cells. Traditionally recognized as major players in regulating presynaptic neurotransmitter release, accumulative evidence over recent years has identified several SNAR...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Madrigal Verdú, María del Pilar, Portalés, Adrián, Pérez San Juan, María, Jurado, Sandra
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:España
Institución:Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche
Repositorio:REDIUMH. Depósito Digital de la UMH
OAI Identifier:oai:dspace.umh.es:11000/35384
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11000/35384
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:postsynaptic SNARE proteins
synaptic plasticity
neurotransmitter receptor trafficking
postsynaptic exocytosis
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Sumario:Soluble N-ethylmaleimide sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) proteins mediate membrane fusion events in eukaryotic cells. Traditionally recognized as major players in regulating presynaptic neurotransmitter release, accumulative evidence over recent years has identified several SNARE proteins implicated in important postsynaptic processes such as neurotransmitter receptor trafficking and synaptic plasticity. Here we analyze the emerging data revealing this novel functional dimension for SNAREs with a focus on the molecular specialization of vesicular recycling and fusion in dendrites compared to those at axon terminals and its impact in synaptic transmission and plasticity.