Fine structure of synapses on dendritic spines

Fine structure of synapses on dendritic spines

Camillo Golgi’s Reazione Nera led to the discovery of dendritic spines, small appendages originating from dendritic shafts. With the advent of electron microscopy (EM) they were identified as sites of synaptic contact. Later it was found that changes in synaptic strength were associated with changes...

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Main Authors: Michael eFrotscher, Daniel eStuder, Werner eGraber, Xuejun eChai, Sigrun eNestel, Shanting eZhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroanatomy
Subjects:
Actin Cytoskeleton
dendritic spine
Electron microscopy
high-pressure freezing
cofilin
Immunogold Labeling
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnana.2014.00094/full

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