The Role of Neurotrophins in Neurotransmitter Release.

Authors :: Tyler, William J.
Perrett, Stephen P.
Pozzo-Miller, Lucas D.
Source :: Neuroscientist. Dec2002, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p524. 8p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Focuses on a study which provided an update on evidence demonstrating that neurotrophins (NT) enhance quantal neurotransmitter release at synapses through presynaptic mechanisms. Modes of synaptic vesicle retrieval that synapses may use during high-frequency synaptic transmission; Misconception on experience-dependent changes in the efficacy of fast synaptic transmission; Features of neurotrophins.