Search for dissertations about: "synaptic vesicle membrane proteins"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words synaptic vesicle membrane proteins.

2. 1. Membrane-mimetic systems : Novel methods and results from studies of respiratory enzymes

   Author : Gustav Nordlund; Peter Brzezinski; Joachim Heberle; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Lipids; membrane proteins; method development; respiration; reconstitution; supported membranes; SNAREs; liposome fusion; lipid-protein interactions; Biochemistry; biokemi;

   Abstract : The processes localized to biological membranes are of great interest, both from a scientific and pharmaceutical point of view. Understanding aspects such as the detailed mechanism and regulation of these processes requires investigation of the structure and function of the membrane-bound proteins in which they take place. READ MORE

4. 2. Studies of membrane-binding proteins involved in synaptic vesicle recycling

   Author : Fredrik Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Signaling between neurons occurs at synapses. A presynaptic nerve terminal releases neurotransmitter, which diffuses over the synaptic cleft, and binds to postsynaptic receptors. Release occurs by fusion of neurotransmitter-containing vesicles with the plasma membrane. READ MORE

5. 3. Molecular mechanisms in synaptic vesicle recycling

   Author : Joel Jakobsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Neurons communicate through specialized contacts called synapses, which consist of pre- and postsynaptic compartments separated by a narrow synaptic cleft. The stimulus- dependent rapid influx of calcium ions into the presynaptic compartment induces fusion of neurotransmitter-filled vesicles with the plasma membrane and release of their content into the synaptic cleft. READ MORE

6. 4. The role of multifunctional scaffolding proteins in the synaptic vesicle cycle

   Author : Wei Jiao; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Fast synaptic transmission occurs at specialized junctions between neurons referred to as chemical synapses. Action potentials induce an influx of calcium ions into presynaptic terminals, which contain neurotransmitter-filled synaptic vesicles (SVs), triggering fusion of the vesicles with the plasma membrane and resulting in the release of neurotransmitters. READ MORE

7. 5. Synaptic vesicle endocytosis studied in a living synapse

   Author : Helge Gad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : synapse; synaptic vesicles; endocytosis; clathrin; calcium; dynamin; endophilin; amphiphysin; synaptojanin; microinjection; electron microscopy;

   Abstract : Neurons in the central nervous system communicate by transmitting electrical signals at special sites of contact called synapses. Synapses contain neurotransmitter-filled synaptic vesicles, which fuse with the presynaptic plasma membrane. The neurotransmitter diffuses to the neighboring neuron and triggers a new electrical signal. READ MORE