Title | Measurements of vesicle recycling in central neurons. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2001 |
Authors | Ryan TA, Reuter H |
Journal | News Physiol Sci |
Volume | 16 |
Pagination | 10-4 |
Date Published | 2001 Feb |
ISSN | 0886-1714 |
Keywords | Animals, Central Nervous System, Exocytosis, Neurons, Synaptic Vesicles |
Abstract | Neurotransmitter-containing vesicles in presynaptic nerve terminals are essential for synaptic transmission. The vesicles undergo a cycle that leads to transmitter release by exocytosis followed by endocytosis and refilling of the vesicles. Here we discuss new optical methods that have helped researchers study this cycle at functional and molecular levels, which is essential for our understanding of the regulation of synaptic transmission. |
Alternate Journal | News Physiol. Sci. |
PubMed ID | 11390939 |