Presynaptic translation: stepping out of the postsynaptic shadow
The ability of the nervous system to convert transient experiences into long-lasting structural changes at the synapse relies upon protein synthesis. It has become increasingly clear that a critical subset of this synthesis occurs within the synaptic compartment. While this process has been extensiv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2009-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Neural Circuits |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/neuro.04.017.2009/full |