2017
Chapter 16 Ion Channel Dysfunction and FXS
Frick A, Ginger M, El-Hassar L, Kaczmarek L. Chapter 16 Ion Channel Dysfunction and FXS. 2017, 323-340. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-804461-2.00016-0.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2015
The sodium-activated potassium channel Slack is required for optimal cognitive flexibility in mice
Bausch AE, Dieter R, Nann Y, Hausmann M, Meyerdierks N, Kaczmarek LK, Ruth P, Lukowski R. The sodium-activated potassium channel Slack is required for optimal cognitive flexibility in mice. Learning & Memory 2015, 22: 323-335. PMID: 26077685, PMCID: PMC4478330, DOI: 10.1101/lm.037820.114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFragile X Mental Retardation ProteinCognitive flexibilityFragile X syndromeNormal working memoryAspects of memoryIntellectual disabilityMental retardation proteinSpatial learning capabilitiesSlack channelsWorking memoryBehavioral tasksReference memorySodium-activated potassium channel SlackHigher brain functionsUnfamiliar situationsBrain functionSevere intellectual disabilityMemoryIntellectual developmentSodium-activated potassium channelsNull mouse modelGeneral locomotor activityX syndromeProper functionLearning capabilities
2001
Formation, Maintenance, and Plasticity of Chemical Synapses
B.Levitan I, Kaczmarek L. Formation, Maintenance, and Plasticity of Chemical Synapses. 2001, 467-506. DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780195145236.003.0018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNervous systemSynaptic connectionsFormation of synapsesAdult nervous systemSpecific synaptic connectionsImmature neuronsSynaptic contactsAdult neuronsMature neuronsElectrical stimulationSynaptic plasticityNeuronal formBrain functionChemical synapsesNeuronsElectrical activityNeurite elongationSynaptogenesisSynapsesProperties of cells