2009
An Unbiased Expression Screen for Synaptogenic Proteins Identifies the LRRTM Protein Family as Synaptic Organizers
Linhoff MW, Laurén J, Cassidy RM, Dobie FA, Takahashi H, Nygaard HB, Airaksinen MS, Strittmatter SM, Craig AM. An Unbiased Expression Screen for Synaptogenic Proteins Identifies the LRRTM Protein Family as Synaptic Organizers. Neuron 2009, 61: 734-749. PMID: 19285470, PMCID: PMC2746109, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2009.01.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell DifferentiationCells, CulturedCloning, MolecularCricetinaeCricetulusDisks Large Homolog 4 ProteinEmbryo, MammalianGene ExpressionGene Expression RegulationGene LibraryGenetic TestingGuanylate KinasesHippocampusHumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLuminescent ProteinsMembrane PotentialsMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, KnockoutNeuronsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPDZ DomainsPresynaptic TerminalsRatsSynapsesTransfectionVesicular Glutamate Transport Protein 1ConceptsExpression screenSynaptogenic proteinsTrans-synaptic signalingDomain proteinsProtein familyTransmembrane proteinCDNA libraryMolecular basisSynaptogenic activityPresynaptic differentiationVesicular glutamate transporter VGLUT1Postsynaptic differentiationSynaptic organizersSynapse developmentPositive clonesCocultures of neuronsReported linkageLRRTMsCellular basisProteinGlutamate transporter VGLUT1LRRTM1Synaptic functionCurrent understandingAltered distribution
2006
Can regenerating axons recapitulate developmental guidance during recovery from spinal cord injury?
Harel NY, Strittmatter SM. Can regenerating axons recapitulate developmental guidance during recovery from spinal cord injury? Nature Reviews Neuroscience 2006, 7: 603-616. PMID: 16858389, PMCID: PMC2288666, DOI: 10.1038/nrn1957.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCNS regenerationNervous systemCentral pattern generatorImmature nervous systemSpinal cord injuryRegeneration-associated genesMammalian CNS regenerationContext of injuryExperience-dependent plasticityFurther plastic changesInflammatory cellsCord injuryVoluntary inputNervous system developmentRegenerating axonsSensory feedbackInhibitory barrierPlastic changesInhibitory moleculesRegenerative responseGuidance moleculesAltered distributionNeuronal branchesInjuryGuidance factors