BMP signaling and microtubule organization regulate synaptic strength
Ball R, Peled E, Guerrero G, Isacoff E. BMP signaling and microtubule organization regulate synaptic strength. Neuroscience 2015, 291: 155-166. PMID: 25681521, PMCID: PMC4369397, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.01.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphatasesAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedBone Morphogenetic ProteinsCalciumDNA-Binding ProteinsDrosophilaDrosophila ProteinsFemaleFluorescent DyesImmunohistochemistryMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsMicrotubulesNeuromuscular JunctionPatch-Clamp TechniquesPresynaptic TerminalsReceptors, Cell SurfaceSynaptic TransmissionTranscription FactorsConceptsBone morphogenetic proteinMicrotubule organizationGlutamatergic Drosophila neuromuscular junctionDrosophila neuromuscular junctionLarval neuromuscular junctionDistal boutonsNeuromuscular junctionBMP pathwaySynaptic transmissionMorphogenetic proteinsSynaptic growthMolecular pathwaysSynaptic strengthMicrotubule systemHomeostatic regulationPathwayMicrotubulesSpastin mutationsPostsynaptic partnersMutationsTransmission strengthSelective mannerMuscle fibersProteinRegulation