2015
Neurotransmitters and Neurohormones
Levitan I, Kaczmarek L. Neurotransmitters and Neurohormones. 2015, 213-238. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199773893.003.0010.ChaptersNervous systemNearby glial cellsRole of neurotransmittersSpecific transporter proteinsExtracellular spaceGlial cellsNerve terminalsPresynaptic terminalsTransporter proteinsIntercellular communicationTarget cellsGreat diversityNeuropeptidesNeurotransmittersMultitude of chemicalsCellsAcetylcholineReuptakeCatecholaminesGABANeuronsNeurohormonesSynaptic Release of Neurotransmitters
Levitan I, Kaczmarek L. Synaptic Release of Neurotransmitters. 2015, 187-212. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199773893.003.0009.ChaptersSynaptic vesiclesIndividual synaptic vesiclesRapid synaptic transmissionGenetic experimentsVoltage-dependent channelsEntry of calciumAmount of transmitterRelease of neurotransmittersSquid stellate ganglionFrog neuromuscular junctionNeurotransmitter releasePhysiological experimentsStellate ganglionSpecific synapsesSpecialized synapsesSynaptic transmissionSynaptic releaseRepetitive stimulationVesiclesPresynaptic terminalsNeuromuscular junctionAction potentialsFurther insightNeurotransmittersExocytosisLearning and Memory
Levitan I, Kaczmarek L. Learning and Memory. 2015, 489-528. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199773893.003.0019.ChaptersSimple nervous systemLong-term depressionLong-term potentiationMolecular mechanismsEnormous diversityNormal developmentCellular mechanismsNervous systemPresynaptic terminalsMost nervous systemsCyclic AMPSynaptic scalingPathwayMemory formationPlasticityPostsynaptic receptorsSynaptic taggingSynaptic connectionsLong-term phaseReduced preparationsDiversitySpike-timing dependent plasticityMechanismSynapseReceptorsFormation, Maintenance, and Plasticity of Chemical Synapses
Levitan I, Kaczmarek L. Formation, Maintenance, and Plasticity of Chemical Synapses. 2015, 415-456. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199773893.003.0017.ChaptersAppropriate postsynaptic targetsPostsynaptic action potentialsImmediate early gene FosPostsynaptic receptorsPostsynaptic targetsNMDA receptorsExcitatory neuronsExcitatory synapsesPostsynaptic sitesPresynaptic terminalsPostsynaptic partnersAction potentialsNeuromuscular junctionSynapse formationCertain synapsesChemical synapsesAdult animalsElectrical activitySynapsesReceptorsBiochemical changesMental retardation proteinEph receptorsCoordinated activitySuch reorganization
2010
Localization of Kv1.3 channels in presynaptic terminals of brainstem auditory neurons
Gazula V, Strumbos JG, Mei X, Chen H, Rahner C, Kaczmarek LK. Localization of Kv1.3 channels in presynaptic terminals of brainstem auditory neurons. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2010, 518: 3205-3220. PMID: 20575068, PMCID: PMC2894291, DOI: 10.1002/cne.22393.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPresynaptic terminalsBrainstem auditory neuronsPattern of stainingMNTB neuronsPrincipal neuronsSynaptic markersTrapezoid bodyCochlear nucleusAfferent inputAxonal stainingMedial nucleusAuditory brainstemPresynaptic endingsOlfactory bulbAuditory neuronsPotassium channel genesTonotopic axisTonotopic gradientNeuronsKv1.3 channelsProminent labelingPrincipal cellsAuditory stimuliKv1 familyKv1.3
2005
Actions of BAX on Mitochondrial Channel Activity and on Synaptic Transmission
Jonas EA, Hardwick JM, Kaczmarek LK. Actions of BAX on Mitochondrial Channel Activity and on Synaptic Transmission. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling 2005, 7: 1092-1100. PMID: 16115013, DOI: 10.1089/ars.2005.7.1092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisBcl-2-Associated X ProteinBcl-X ProteinCell MembraneElectrophysiologyIntracellular MembranesLiposomesLoligoMitochondriaMultigene FamilyNeurotransmitter AgentsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPeptidesPresynaptic TerminalsProtein Structure, TertiarySynapsesSynaptic TransmissionTime FactorsConceptsMitochondrial membraneBcl-2 family proteins BaxCell deathOuter mitochondrial membraneAction of BaxMitochondrial channel activityChannel activityNormal physiological settingsAntiapoptotic Bcl-xL proteinBcl-xL proteinDeath channelMitochondrial architectureMitochondrial channelsProapoptotic fragmentsLarge conductance channelPresynaptic terminalsBcl-xL.Proapoptotic proteinsAlternative functionsProtein BaxPhysiological settingsPhysiological roleSynaptic transmissionBaxNeurotransmitter release
2003
Modulation of Synaptic Transmission by the BCL-2 Family Protein BCL-xL
Jonas EA, Hoit D, Hickman JA, Brandt TA, Polster BM, Fannjiang Y, McCarthy E, Montanez MK, Hardwick JM, Kaczmarek LK. Modulation of Synaptic Transmission by the BCL-2 Family Protein BCL-xL. Journal Of Neuroscience 2003, 23: 8423-8431. PMID: 12968005, PMCID: PMC6740692, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.23-23-08423.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBcl-2 family proteinsProtein Bcl-xLBcl-xLFamily proteinsMitochondrial membranePro-apoptotic cleavage productRecombinant Bcl-xLBcl-xL proteinMitochondrial calcium uptakePresynaptic terminalsInfluences synaptic transmissionCell deathGiant presynaptic terminalSynaptic transmissionChannel activityProteinSquid stellate ganglionMitochondriaCleavage productsSynaptic stabilityAdult brainPostsynaptic responsesCalcium uptakeMembranePatch pipette
2002
Localization of the Slack potassium channel in the rat central nervous system
Bhattacharjee A, Gan L, Kaczmarek LK. Localization of the Slack potassium channel in the rat central nervous system. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2002, 454: 241-254. PMID: 12442315, DOI: 10.1002/cne.10439.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat central nervous systemSlack potassium channelsChannel subunitsRat brain slicesCentral nervous systemRat brain membranesOnly cortical regionDeep cerebellar nucleiGiant presynaptic terminalSlo subunitWestern blot analysisSubstantia nigraTrigeminal systemImmunohistochemical studyMedial nucleusOculomotor nucleusReticular formationBrain slicesFrontal cortexOlfactory bulbPresynaptic terminalsRed nucleusNervous systemCerebellar nucleiBrain membranes
1999
Prolonged Activation of Mitochondrial Conductances During Synaptic Transmission
Jonas E, Buchanan J, Kaczmarek L. Prolonged Activation of Mitochondrial Conductances During Synaptic Transmission. Science 1999, 286: 1347-1350. PMID: 10558987, DOI: 10.1126/science.286.5443.1347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsCalciumCalcium ChannelsDecapodiformesElectric ConductivityElectric StimulationIntracellular MembranesIon ChannelsIon TransportMicroscopy, ElectronMitochondriaPatch-Clamp TechniquesPorinsPresynaptic TerminalsSynaptic TransmissionTime FactorsVoltage-Dependent Anion ChannelsConceptsChannel activityIon channel activityMitochondrial membraneOnly organellesIntracellular organellesIntact cellsIon channelsMitochondriaOrganellesLarge conductanceTens of secondsPresynaptic terminalsIon transportSynaptic transmissionSynaptic stimulationConductanceElectron microscopyPatch-clamp techniqueMembraneActivityCellsActivationSquidStimulation
1998
High-frequency firing helps replenish the readily releasable pool of synaptic vesicles
Wang L, Kaczmarek L. High-frequency firing helps replenish the readily releasable pool of synaptic vesicles. Nature 1998, 394: 384-388. PMID: 9690475, DOI: 10.1038/28645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReleasable poolPotassium channel blocker tetraethylammoniumChannel blocker Cd2Synaptic vesiclesPresynaptic action potentialHigh-frequency stimulationVoltage-gated Ca2Short-term synaptic depressionCentral nervous systemPatch-clamp recordingsHigh-frequency firingGiant synapsesPostsynaptic mechanismsBuffer EGTAMouse auditoryBlocker tetraethylammoniumSynaptic activitySynaptic depressionPresynaptic terminalsNervous systemAction potentialsRate of replenishmentSynapsesCa2Key signal