2021
Presynaptic Kv3 channels are required for fast and slow endocytosis of synaptic vesicles
Wu XS, Subramanian S, Zhang Y, Shi B, Xia J, Li T, Guo X, El-Hassar L, Szigeti-Buck K, Henao-Mejia J, Flavell RA, Horvath TL, Jonas EA, Kaczmarek LK, Wu LG. Presynaptic Kv3 channels are required for fast and slow endocytosis of synaptic vesicles. Neuron 2021, 109: 938-946.e5. PMID: 33508244, PMCID: PMC7979485, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSlow endocytosisVesicle mobilizationF-actin cytoskeletonChannel mutationsPotassium channelsKv3.3 proteinsInhibits endocytosisRapid endocytosisNovel functionF-actinEndocytosisCrucial functionSynaptic vesiclesFamily channelsSynaptic transmissionDiscovery decadesMembrane potentialNeurotransmitter releaseDiverse neurological disordersIon conductanceMutationsReleasable poolMouse nerve terminalsPotassium channel mutationsPathological effects
2010
Corticosterone Regulates Synaptic Input Organization of POMC and NPY/AgRP Neurons in Adult Mice
Gyengesi E, Liu ZW, D'Agostino G, Gan G, Horvath TL, Gao XB, Diano S. Corticosterone Regulates Synaptic Input Organization of POMC and NPY/AgRP Neurons in Adult Mice. Endocrinology 2010, 151: 5395-5402. PMID: 20843996, PMCID: PMC2954711, DOI: 10.1210/en.2010-0681.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNPY/AgRP neuronsSynaptic input organizationSham-operated controlsAgRP neuronsADX miceCorticosterone replacementNeuropeptide YArcuate nucleusSynaptic arrangementsInput organizationPair-fed control animalsPutative excitatory synapsesPutative inhibitory synapsesHypothalamic arcuate nucleusEffects of adrenalectomySham-operated animalsNumber of synapsesPOMC neuronsProtein (AgRP) neuronsOrexigenic actionMembrane potentialSynaptic analysisInhibitory synapsesExcitatory synapsesFood intake
2004
Interaction between the Corticotropin-Releasing Factor System and Hypocretins (Orexins): A Novel Circuit Mediating Stress Response
Winsky-Sommerer R, Yamanaka A, Diano S, Borok E, Roberts AJ, Sakurai T, Kilduff TS, Horvath TL, de Lecea L. Interaction between the Corticotropin-Releasing Factor System and Hypocretins (Orexins): A Novel Circuit Mediating Stress Response. Journal Of Neuroscience 2004, 24: 11439-11448. PMID: 15601950, PMCID: PMC6730356, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.3459-04.2004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsArousalBrainBrain ChemistryCorticotropin-Releasing HormoneFemaleHypothalamusImmunohistochemistryIn Vitro TechniquesIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMaleMembrane PotentialsMiceMice, KnockoutNeural PathwaysNeuronsNeuropeptidesOrexin ReceptorsOrexinsReceptors, Corticotropin-Releasing HormoneReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledReceptors, NeuropeptideRecombinant Fusion ProteinsStress, PhysiologicalConceptsCorticotropin-releasing factorHypocretinergic neuronsHypocretin neuronsCorticotropin-Releasing Factor SystemCRF-immunoreactive terminalsHypocretin-expressing neuronsRelease of hypocretinsStability of arousalMaintenance of arousalHypocretinergic cellsHypothalamic slicesLateral hypothalamusAntagonist astressinHypocretinergic systemNeuropeptide hypocretinStressor stimuliPeptidergic systemsAcute stressHypocretinNeuronsStress responseFactor systemMembrane potentialPhysiological inputsActivation
2003
Mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2 in the central nervous system: neuromodulator and neuroprotector
Horvath TL, Diano S, Barnstable C. Mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2 in the central nervous system: neuromodulator and neuroprotector. Biochemical Pharmacology 2003, 65: 1917-1921. PMID: 12787871, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-2952(03)00143-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitochondrial membrane potentialInner membraneRole of UCP2Normal neuronal functionDiverse tissuesUnknown functionProtein 2Functional significanceImportant playersCentral nervous systemNeuronal functionProteinMembrane potentialNervous systemUCP2Disease statesUCPBrown adipose tissueNew avenuesMitochondriaTissueAdipose tissueUCP1Better understandingUncoupler
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