| Literature DB >> 16806510 |
Steven P Braithwaite1, Surojit Paul, Angus C Nairn, Paul J Lombroso.
Abstract
Striatal enriched tyrosine phosphatase (STEP) has recently been identified as a crucial player in the regulation of synaptic function. It is restricted to neurons within the CNS and acts by downregulating the activity of MAP kinases, the tyrosine kinase Fyn and NMDA receptors. By modulating these substrates, STEP acts on several parallel pathways that impact upon the progression of synaptic plasticity. Here, we review recent advances that demonstrate the importance of STEP in normal cognitive function, and its possible involvement in cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16806510 PMCID: PMC1630769 DOI: 10.1016/j.tins.2006.06.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Neurosci ISSN: 0166-2236 Impact factor: 13.837