Abstract
Regulation of extracellular Ca2+ influx by neuronal activity is a key mechanism underlying synaptic plasticity. At the neuronal synapse, activity-dependent Ca2+ entry involves N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) and voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs); the relationship between NMDARs and VGCCs, however, is poorly understood. Here, we report that neuronal activity rapidly (1h) regulates recruitment of R-type VGCCs in hippocampal neurons through synaptic NMDAR signalling. This finding reveals a link between two key neuronal signalling pathways, suggesting a feedback mode for regulation of synaptic Ca2+ signalling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4133-4140 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Journal of Neuroscience |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2021 |
Keywords
- calcium channels
- NMDA receptors
- synapse