Cited by 284Cellular transport and secretionNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchExtracellular vesicles in disease

Synaptic Vesicle Pools and Dynamics

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Alabi, A. A., Tsien, R. W.·2012·Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology

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Synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitter at chemical synapses, thus initiating the flow of information in neural networks. To achieve this, vesicles undergo a dynamic cycle of fusion and retrieval to maintain the structural and functional integrity of the presynaptic terminals in which they reside. Moreover, compelling evidence indicates these vesicles differ in their availability for release and mobilization in response to stimuli, prompting classification into at least three different functional pools. Ongoing studies of the molecular and cellular bases for this heterogeneity attempt to link structure to physiology and clarify how regulation of vesicle pools influences synaptic strength and presynaptic plasticity. We discuss prevailing perspectives on vesicle pools, the role they play in shaping synaptic transmission, and the open questions that challenge current understanding.

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Authors
Alabi, A. A., & Tsien, R. W.
Affiliations
Stanford Medicine (US)
Corresponding author
Tsien, R. W.
Venue
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology
Published
2012-06-27
Volume
4
Issue
8
Pages
a013680-a013680
ISSN
1943-0264 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2113596790
Cited by
284
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150
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posted content
Language
en
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  • Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation
  • National Institute of Mental Health
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Cellular transport and secretion
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Extracellular vesicles in disease
Keywords
synaptic vesicles, vesicle pools, neurotransmitter release, vesicle fusion, presynaptic terminals, vesicle heterogeneity, synaptic transmission, presynaptic plasticity, synaptic efficacy
MeSH terms
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Animals, Fluorescent Dyes, Models, Biological, Nerve Net, Synaptic Transmission, Pyridinium Compounds, Synaptic Vesicles, Neurotransmitter Agents, Quantum Dots, Green Fluorescent Proteins

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