Calcium-dependent isoforms of protein kinase C mediate glycine-induced synaptic enhancement at the calyx of Held.
J Neurosci
; 32(40): 13796-804, 2012 Oct 03.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23035091
ABSTRACT
Depolarization of presynaptic terminals that arises from activation of presynaptic ionotropic receptors, or somatic depolarization, can enhance neurotransmitter release; however, the molecular mechanisms mediating this plasticity are not known. Here we investigate the mechanism of this enhancement at the calyx of Held synapse, in which presynaptic glycine receptors depolarize presynaptic terminals, elevate resting calcium levels, and potentiate release. Using knock-out mice of the calcium-sensitive PKC isoforms (PKC(Ca)), we find that enhancement of evoked but not spontaneous synaptic transmission by glycine is mediated primarily by PKC(Ca). Measurements of calcium at the calyx of Held indicate that deficits in synaptic modulation in PKC(Ca) knock-out mice occur downstream of presynaptic calcium increases. Glycine enhances synaptic transmission primarily by increasing the effective size of the pool of readily releasable vesicles. Our results reveal that PKC(Ca) can enhance evoked neurotransmitter release in response to calcium increases caused by small presynaptic depolarizations.
Full text:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Synapses
/
Protein Kinase C
/
Long-Term Potentiation
/
Cochlear Nucleus
/
Calcium Signaling
/
Protein Kinase C-alpha
/
Glycine
/
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
J Neurosci
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos