synaptic function
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsynapticandfunction
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synaptic
adjective
uk/sɪˈnæp.tɪk/us/sɪˈnæp.tɪk/
relating to the point at which electrical signals move from one nerve cell ...
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function
noun
uk/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/us/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of ...
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With this apparent shutdown of conesynapticfunctionin the dark, endocannabinoids may mitigate this reduction somewhat or may even promote it.
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During critical periods of development, short-term exposure to an inflammatory cytokine can lead not only to persistent, but also to progressive imbalances insynapticfunction.
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A good example of this approach includes the reviews of normalsynapticfunction, cerebral asymmetry and cortical circuitry.
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Finally, we outline the pivotal roles of glial cells in mediating neural circuit assembly, boundary formation, neural proliferation and survival, as well assynapticfunction.
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Indeed, astrocytes express a vast repertoire of cytoplasmic and cell-surface molecules that can directly regulatesynapticfunction.
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Here, we review the current understanding of the structural relationship between neurons and glia at hippocampal synapses and its likely role in modifyingsynapticfunction.
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It will be interesting to determine if similar glial regulation ofsynapticfunctionoccurs within the hippocampus, especially during learning and memory acquisition.
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In this review, we concentrate on how steroid hormones act on hippocampal neurons, specifically on how steroids affectsynapticfunctionin males and females.
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Each of these classes of receptor have differential localizations and contributions to the mechanisms of normalsynapticfunction.
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Prion protein is necessary for normalsynapticfunction.
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Thus, alterations in the behavior of these channels have the potential to altersynapticfunction.
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This view of astrocytes as active participants insynapticfunctionwas advocated in several talks at the meeting, and appears on the way to becoming mainstream thinking.
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Therefore, its seems possible that the rapid repositioning of astrocytic processes around synapses provides a mechanism for ensuring appropriate levels ofsynapticfunction, especially with respect to glutamate-mediated transmission.
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These data highlight the importance of steroid-hormone regulation of astrocyte factors that might regulatesynapticfunctionin neurons, and highlight the complex control of glial2neuronal signaling networks.
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Additionally, by disrupting propersynapticfunctionthrough nicotine exposure, the overall circuit may become less sensitive and responsive to stimuli, resulting in compensatory developmental plasticity.
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They do, however, have homologs of many genes that play key roles insynapticfunction.
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These receptors mediate excitatory neurotransmission and are critical for normalsynapticfunction.
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Neurexin is crucial tosynapticfunctionand connectivity, as highlighted in wide spectrum of neurodevelopmental phenotypes in individuals with neurexin deletions.
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These drugs have different effects onsynapticfunction, and often are restricted to synapses that use a specific neurotransmitter.
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