| Literature DB >> 10725920 |
J N Jovanovic1, A J Czernik, A A Fienberg, P Greengard, T S Sihra.
Abstract
We examined enhancement of synaptic transmission by neurotrophins at the presynaptic level. In a synaptosomal preparation, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) increased mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase-dependent synapsin I phosphorylation and acutely facilitated evoked glutamate release. PD98059, used to inhibit MAP kinase activity, markedly decreased synapsin I phosphorylation and concomitantly reduced neurotransmitter release. The stimulation of glutamate release by BDNF was strongly attenuated in mice lacking synapsin I and/or synapsin II. These results indicate a causal link of synapsin phosphorylation via BDNF, TrkB receptors and MAP kinase with downstream facilitation of neurotransmitter release.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10725920 DOI: 10.1038/73888
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Neurosci ISSN: 1097-6256 Impact factor: 24.884