Exploring new roles for actin upon LTP induction in dendritic spines

Abstract Dendritic spines, small protrusions of the dendrites, enlarge upon LTP induction, linking morphological and functional properties. Although the role of actin in spine enlargement has been well studied, little is known about its relationship with mechanical membrane properties, such as membr...

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Main Authors: Mayte Bonilla-Quintana, Florentin Wörgötter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86367-z