Abstract

Glutamatergic synaptic transmission in the brain is mediated primarily by AMPA and NMDA receptor-channel subtypes. Both of these subtypes of receptor-channels also are subject to activity-dependent changes in synaptic strength, known as long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD), which must reflect underlying changes in receptor-channel function. The precise neurobiological mechanisms responsible for phenomena such as LTP and LTD are as yet unknown, however, and many putative mechanisms involve properties of receptor-channels that are difficult or impossible to measure experimentally. We are collaborating with Dr. Michel Baudry (and also Dr. Gilbert Chauvet of the University of Angers, France; see Project 2) to develop a detailed synaptic model of the glutamatergic synapse that includes molecular mechanisms of presynaptic release of neurotransmitter and postsynaptic mechanisms of the kinetics of both AMPA and NMDA receptors. Also included is the geometry of the synaptic cleft, and thus, the spatial relations between the presynaptic release sites and the postsynaptic receptors. This model is being used to help interpret experimental data generated in Dr. Baudry's lab to resolve issues related to potential mechanisms underlying LTP and LTD. Dr. Baudry's work on this project is supported by the NIMH MH 52194.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR001861-16
Application #
6339191
Study Section
Project Start
2000-09-01
Project End
2001-08-31
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
16
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Southern California
Department
Type
DUNS #
041544081
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90033

  Publications

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