The synapsin gene family in basal chordates: evolutionary perspectives in metazoans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Synapsins are neuronal phosphoproteins involved in several functions correlated with both neurotransmitter release and synaptogenesis. The comprehension of the basal role of the synapsin family is hampered in vertebrates by the exist...

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Main Authors: De Bernardi Fiorenza, Pennati Roberta, Moronti Luca, Candiani Simona, Benfenati Fabio, Pestarino Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/32