The protein α‐synuclein has a central role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD).
In this review, we discuss recent results concerning its primary function, which appears to be …

Exosomes are secreted by most cell types and circulate in body fluids. Recent studies have
revealed that exosomes play a significant role in intercellular communication and are closely …

Dopamine (DA) is a central monoamine neurotransmitter involved in many physiological
and pathological processes. A longstanding yet largely unmet goal is to measure DA …

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) regulates a diverse array of physiological
processes throughout the body. Despite its importance, cholinergic transmission in the …

Tremendous progress in nanotechnology has enabled advances in the use of luminescent
nanomaterials in imaging, sensing and photonic devices. This translational process relies …

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are brightly luminescent nanoparticles that have found
numerous applications in bioanalysis and bioimaging. In this review, we highlight recent …

Neurotransmission is sustained by endocytosis and refilling of synaptic vesicles (SVs)
locally within the presynapse. Until recently, a consensus formed that after exocytosis, SVs …

The emerging field of bionanotechnology aims at revolutionizing biomedical research and
clinical practice via introduction of nanoparticle-based tools, expanding capabilities of …

Vesicle exocytosis releases content to mediate many biological events, including synaptic
transmission essential for brain functions. Following exocytosis, endocytosis is initiated to …

Microparticles and exosomes are cell‐derived microvesicles present in body fluids that play
a role in coagulation, inflammation, cellular homeostasis and survival, intercellular …