Synaptic Transmission: Excitatory Autapses Find a Function?
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Synaptic Transmission: Excitatory Autapses Find a Function?
An autapse is a synapse between a neuron and itself, a peculiar structure with an unclear function. A new study suggests that excitatory autapses contribute to a positive-feedback loop that maintains persistent electrical activity in neurons.
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عنوان ژورنال: Current Biology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0960-9822
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.02.010