Rapid synaptic potentiation within the anterior cingulate cortex mediates trace fear learning

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Although the cortex has been extensively studied in long-term memory storage, less emphasis has been placed on immediate cortical contributions to fear memory formation. AMPA receptor plasticity is strongly implicated in learning and memory, and studies have iden...

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Main Authors: Descalzi Giannina, Li Xiang-Yao, Chen Tao, Mercaldo Valentina, Koga Kohei, Zhuo Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Molecular Brain
Subjects:
ACC
Online Access:http://www.molecularbrain.com/content/5/1/6