Spangler, S.A.

neuron synaptic growth protein function receptor vesicle synapses axon growth dendritic chapter brain growth cone development culture synapse thesis process spine postsynaptic dendrite 2.indd 16/10/09 figure plasticity hippocampal neurons signal cell biology molecule activity synaptic transmission synaptic contacts hippocampal release guidance cues contact cell types glutamate presynaptic transmission liprin-a response guidance synaptic vesicles structure synaptic strength understanding synaptic function domain morphology mechanism strength neurotransmitter image change biology adhesion network extracellular neuron cultures dendritic spines synaptic cleft region ampa receptors 21. maintenance system neurite cell adhesion molecules example postsynaptic density membrane level actin postsynaptic sites organization branch lifetime control characteristic