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Abstract
Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) has many cellular functions. Recent evidence suggests that it plays a key role in certain types of synaptic plasticity, in particular a form of long-term depression (LTD) that is induced by the synaptic activation of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs). In the present article we summarize what is currently known concerning the roles of GSK-3 in synaptic plasticity at both glutamatergic and GABAergic synapses. We summarize its role in cognition and speculate on how alterations in the synaptic functioning of GSK-3 may be a major factor in certain neurodegenerative disorders.
Translated title of the contribution | A pivotal role of GSK-3 in synaptic plasticity |
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Original language | English |
Journal | Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience |
Volume | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2012 |
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THE EFFECTS OF ACUTE STRESS ON GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR TRAFFICKING AND SYNAPTIC PLASTICITY IN THE HIPPOCAMPUS
Cho, K.
4/01/12 → 4/01/15
Project: Research
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MECHANISMS OF NMDA RECEPTOR DEPENDANT LTP AND LTD IN THE HIPPOCAMPUS
Collingridge, G. L.
1/01/08 → 1/04/13
Project: Research