Synaptic amplification by dendritic spines enhances input cooperativity

Mark T. Harnett, Judit K. Makara, Nelson Spruston, William L. Kath and Jeffrey C. Magee ()
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Mark T. Harnett: HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus
Judit K. Makara: HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus
Nelson Spruston: HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus
William L. Kath: Northwestern University
Jeffrey C. Magee: HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus

Nature, 2012, vol. 491, issue 7425, 599-602

Abstract: Dendritic spines operate as high-impedance input structures that amplify local synaptic depolarization to enhance electrical interaction among coactive inputs.

Date: 2012
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