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Three-dimensional Imaging and Analysis of Mitochondria within Human Intraepidermal Nerve Fibers
Published on: September 29, 2017
Synaptic-mitochondrial transport: mechanisms in neural adaptation and degeneration
Yang Ding1,2, Huan Yang1, Jie Gao1
1College of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China.
Abstract:
Synaptic plasticity is the basis for the proper functioning of the central nervous system. Synapses are the contact points between neurons and are crucial for information transmission, the structure and function of synapses change adaptively based on the different activities of neurons, thus affecting processes such as learning, memory, and neural development and repair. Synaptic activity requires a large amount of energy provided by mitochondria. Mitochondrial transport proteins regulate the positioning and movement of mitochondria to maintain normal energy metabolism. Recent studies have shown a close relationship between mitochondrial transport proteins and synaptic plasticity, providing a new direction for the study of adaptive changes in the central nervous system and new targets for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
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