CREB overexpression in dorsal CA1 ameliorates long-term memory deficits in aged rats

The molecular mechanisms underlying age-related cognitive deficits are not yet fully elucidated. In aged animals, a decrease in the intrinsic excitability of CA1 pyramidal neurons is believed to contribute to age-related cognitive impairments. Increasing activity of the transcription factor cAMP res...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Wen Yu, Daniel M Curlik II, M Matthew Oh, Jerry CP Yin, John F Disterhoft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2017-01-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/19358