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LTP consolidation: Substrates, explanatory power, and functional significance

Lynch, Gary, Rex, Christopher S., Gall, Christine M.·2007·Neuropharmacology

Abstract

Long-term potentiation (LTP) resembles memory in that it is initially unstable and then, over about 30 min, becomes increasingly resistant to disruption. Here we present an hypothesis to account for this initial consolidation effect and consider implications that follow from it. Anatomical studies indicate that LTP is accompanied by changes in spine morphology and therefore likely involves cytoskeletal changes. Accordingly, theta bursts initiate calpain-mediated proteolysis of the actin cross-linking protein spectrin and trigger actin polymerization in spine heads, two effects indicative of cytoskeletal reorganization. Polymerization occurs within 2 min, has the same threshold as LTP, is dependent on integrins, and becomes resistant to disruption over 30 min. We propose that the stabilization of the new cytoskeletal organization, and thus of a new spine morphology, underlies the initial phase of LTP consolidation. This hypothesis helps explain the diverse array of proteins and signaling cascades implicated in LTP, as well as the often-contradictory results about contributions of particular molecules. It also provides a novel explanation for why LTP is potently modulated by factors likely to be released during theta trains (e.g., BDNF). Finally, building on evidence that normal patterns of activity reverse LTP, we suggest that consolidation provides a delay that allows brain networks to sculpt newly formed memories.

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Authors
Lynch, G., Rex, C. S., & Gall, C. M.
Affiliations
University of California, Irvine (US)
Corresponding author
Lynch, Gary
Venue
Neuropharmacology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2007-01
Volume
52
Issue
1
Pages
12-23
ISSN
0028-3908 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2011839088
Cited by
214
References
107
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.44
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neuropharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute on Aging (AG00358)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (P01NS045260, NS051823, NS-45260, R01NS051823, NS37700)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory and Neural Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural dynamics and brain function
Keywords
long-term potentiation, dendritic spine morphology, cytoskeletal remodeling, actin polymerization, calpain, integrins, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, memory consolidation, synaptic plasticity
MeSH terms
Animals, Synaptic Transmission, Synapses, Time Factors, Long-Term Potentiation

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