Distinct kinetic changes in neurotransmitter release after SNARE protein cleavage
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Distinct kinetic changes in neurotransmitter release after SNARE protein cleavage.
Neurotransmitter release is triggered by calcium ions and depends critically on the correct function of three types of SNARE [soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein (SNAP) receptor] proteins. With use of the large calyx of Held presynaptic terminal from rats, we found that cleavage of different SNARE proteins by clostridial neurotoxins caused distinct kinetic changes in ne...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: e-Neuroforum
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1868-856X
DOI: 10.1515/nf-2005-0405