▪ Abstract Spines are neuronal protrusions, each of which receives input typically from one
excitatory synapse. They contain neurotransmitter receptors, organelles, and signaling …

Dendritic spines are tiny protrusions that receive excitatory synaptic input and
compartmentalize postsynaptic responses. Heterogeneous in size and shape, and …

Subsynaptic structures such as bouton, active zone, postsynaptic density (PSD) and
dendritic spine, are highly correlated in their dimensions and also correlate with synapse …

The hippocampus is one of a group of remarkable structures embedded within the brain's
medial temporal lobe. Long known to be important for memory, it has been a prime focus of …

Long-term enhancement of synaptic efficacy in the hippocampus is an important model for
studying the cellular mechanisms of neuronal plasticity, circuit reorganization, and even …

▪ Abstract Dendritic spines are morphological specializations that receive synaptic inputs
and compartmentalize calcium. In spite of a long history of research, the specific function of …

The establishment of ordered neuronal connections is supposed to take place under the
control of specific cell adhesion molecules (CAM) which guide neuroblasts and axons to …

Dendritic spines are small mushroom-like protrusions arising from neurons where most
excitatory synapses reside. Their peculiar shape suggests that spines can serve as an …

Activity shapes the structure of neurons and their circuits. Two-photon imaging of CA1
neurons expressing enhanced green fluorescent protein in developing hippocampal slices …

The synapse is a highly organized cellular specialization whose structure and composition
are reorganized, both positively and negatively, depending on the strength of input signals …