The growing realization that neurotrophins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), are crucial in modulating synaptic plasticity has broadened the spectrum of their trophic actions. At the same time, it has become clear that Abeta peptides derived from amyloid precursor protein (APP) have dramatic effects on synaptic transmission before the onset of the neurodegenerative disease. Because neurotrophins and Abeta are responsible for affecting both synaptic and cognitive function, it is likely that their mechanisms of action will be related and might even intersect. This review highlights several recent findings that suggest trophic factors and APP use similar pathways to control neuronal activity.
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PUBLICATION TYPE: Review
Journal: Current opinion in neurobiology
VOLUME: 17
Page Numbers: 325-30
Journal Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Neurobiol.
ISSN: 0959-4388
DAY: 6
MONTH: 04
YEAR: 2007
Neurotrophins, synaptic plasticity and dementia. Information
Number of References: 53
LANGUAGE: eng
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Neurotrophins, synaptic plasticity and dementia. Keywords Mesh Terms:
KEYWORDS: Synapses
MESH TERMS: physiology
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Substance Name: Nerve Growth Factors
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AFFILIATION: Department of Pathology and Taub Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Country: England
AGENCY: United States NIA
GRANT: P01AG17490
ACRONYM: AG
MEDLINETA: Curr Opin Neurobiol
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