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entry of sodium in post synaptic neuron causes

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depolarisation

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structure of a dendritic spine

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small membranous protrusion from a neuron dendrite that typically receives input from a single axon at the synapse
dendritic spine = spine neck + spine head
storage sites for synaptic strength and help transmit electrical signals to the neuons cell body

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why are dendritic spines important

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functional compartmentalisation
ionic and biochemical changes are partially restricted to just the activated synapse - input specificity

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post synaptic density

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neurotransmitter receptors and anchored and regulated by a host protein

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where do eneurons receive inputs

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somato dendritic compartments

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how is L Glutamate synthesised

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  • non essential amino acid
  • synthesised from glutamine via glutaminase
  • most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter
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injected intracerebral glutamate results in

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seizures
shown by Hayashi

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where is glutamate stored

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synaptic vesicles

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9
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how is glutamate transported into vesicles

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VGLUT transfers cytosolic glutamate into vesicle

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how is glutamate released

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calcium dependent release mechanism

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glutamate receptors

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specific protein targets
iGluRs
mGluRs

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where are glutamate transporters present

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pre and post synaptic nerve terminals and astrocytes (EAAT1/2)
rapid removal of transmitter from synapse

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process for glutamate synthesis

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glutamate-glutamine shuttle and metabolic processes within presynaptic terminal

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2 main types of ionotropic receptors

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AMPA
NMDA

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AMPA receptor role

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day to day business of synaptic communication
they are permeable to sodium and potassium ions but do not usually pass calcium ions

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NMDA receptor role

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activated under special conditions
pass calcium ions as well as sodium and potassium
this calcium flux allows local biochemical changes to be triggered when the receptors are activated

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17
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structure of a single iGluR subunit

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extracellular = N terminus and ligand binding domain
Intracellular = C terminus

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Glu subunits in AMPA

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mixtures of gutA1-4

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why do most AMPA receptors contain GluA2

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endows calcium impermeabile to the pore

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20
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example antagonists of AMPA receptors

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NBQX
CNQX

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Glu subunits in NMDA receptors

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mixtures of GluN1 and GluN2 - must have both

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calcium and NMDA receptors

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calcium permeable pore
voltage dependent magnesium block

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example antagonist of NMDA receptors

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are NMDA and AMPA tetrameric and heterotetramers

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NMDA and AMPA = tetrameric assemblies
NMDA = always heterotetramers
AMPA = usually heterotetramets

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what is fast synaptic transmission mediated by
ionotropic receptors
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EPSP of AMPA receipts
high amplitude short lived EPSP
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when is the magnesium block on NMDA channel removed
at a voltage of - 35nV (depolarising potentials = magnesium block is removed
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NMDA receptor EPSP
NMDA receptor mediated a slow rising long lasting EPSP = via sodium and calcium entry through channel
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one inside the cell what can calcium cause
calcium can activate enzymes regulate ion channel opening and affect gene expression result in changes to synaptic strength -> synaptic plasticity
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GABA full name and role
gamma-amino butyric acid major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
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what are the2 classes of GABA receptor
GABA (a) - ionotropic - fast GABA (b) - metabotropic - slow
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how is GABA synthesised from glutamate
Glutamte + glutamate decarboxylase = GABA
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where is GABA stored
synaptic vesicles
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how is GABA transported to vesicle
transporter VGAT transfers cytosolic GABA into vesicle
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how is GABA vesicle
calcium dependent release
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where are GAT1 and GAT3 transporters present
pre and post synaptic nerve terminals process for rapid removal of transmitters from synapse GABA transporters
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what are the 2 isodorms of glutamate decarboxylase (GAD)
GAD67 - through cell GAD65 - nerve terminal
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what are the 2 isodorms of glutamate decarboxylase (GAD)
GAD67 - through cell GAD65 - nerve terminal
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wants the key difference between location of GABAergic and glutamergic synapses
GABAergic synapses do not usually occur on dendritic spines
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structure of GABA(a) receptors
pentameric ligand acted chloride channels 4 transmembrane domains 5 subunits - 2xalpha, 2xbeta, gamma
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what transmembrane protein forms the pore of GABA channel
TM2
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what ion causes hyperpolasiation through GABA receptors
chloride ions - flow down EC gradient into the cell = hyperpolarise the cell
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what receipts are most widely used for synaptic inhibition
GABA(a)
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what happens when GABA binds to GAbA a receptors
cholride ions flow inside produce fat inhibitor postsynaptic potential (IPSP)
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what type of receptor are GABAG (b)
heterodimeric GPCR - metabotropic receptor slower
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how do GABA (b) receptors work
GPCR inhibits voltage gated calcium channel modulate the activity of adenylyl cyclase and amount of cAMP = suppress downstream effects slower IPSP
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where are GABA b receptors commonly found
pre synaptic terminals
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why does activation of GABA b receptors produce sloe IPSP
works via second messengers - slower
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what does co activation of GABA a and GABA b produce
long lasting biphasic IPSPs
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what is an autoreceptor
receptor on presynaptic terminal - activated by the neurotransmitter released by the synapse
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what can the presence of GABAb auto receptors lead to
form of paired pulse depression 2 identical presynaptic stimuli are given in rapid succession - second IPSP is smaller
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why do GABA b auto receptors lead to paired pulse depression
- activation of presynaptic GABAb receptors is negatively coupled to voltage gated calcium channels - restricts Ca2+ entry to presynaptic cell - conditioned (2nd) stimuli results in reduced Ca2+-dependent exocytosis --> less GABA released

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