Biophysical model of the role of actin remodeling on dendritic spine morphology.

Dendritic spines are small membranous structures that protrude from the neuronal dendrite. Each spine contains a synaptic contact site that may connect its parent dendrite to the axons of neighboring neurons. Dendritic spines are markedly distinct in shape and size, and certain types of stimulation...

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Main Authors: C A Miermans, R P T Kusters, C C Hoogenraad, C Storm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5291493?pdf=render