Synaptotagmins 3 and 7 mediate the majority of asynchronous release from synapses in the cerebellum and hippocampus.
Cell Rep
; 43(8): 114595, 2024 Aug 27.
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ABSTRACT
Neurotransmitter release consists of rapid synchronous release followed by longer-lasting asynchronous release (AR). Although the presynaptic proteins that trigger synchronous release are well understood, the mechanisms for AR remain unclear. AR is sustained by low concentrations of intracellular Ca2+ and Sr2+, suggesting the involvement of sensors with high affinities for both ions. Synaptotagmin 7 (SYT7) partly mediates AR, but substantial AR persists in the absence of SYT7. The closely related SYT3 binds Ca2+ and Sr2+ with high affinity, making it a promising candidate to mediate AR. Here, we use knockout mice to study the contribution of SYT3 and SYT7 to AR at cerebellar and hippocampal synapses. AR is dramatically reduced when both isoforms are absent, which alters the number and timing of postsynaptic action potentials. Our results confirm the long-standing prediction that SYT3 mediates AR and show that SYT3 and SYT7 act as dominant mechanisms for AR at three central synapses.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Sinapsis
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Cerebelo
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Ratones Noqueados
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Sinaptotagminas
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Hipocampo
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Cell Rep
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos