Synaptic Transmission: Excitatory Autapses Find a Function?

John M. Bekkers

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2009.02.010

Synaptic Transmission: Excitatory Autapses Find a Function?

John M. Bekkers^*

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Abstract

An autapse is a synapse between a neuron and itself, a peculiar structure with an unclear function. A new study suggests that excitatory autapses contribute to a positive-feedback loop that maintains persistent electrical activity in neurons.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	R296-R298
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	19
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2009.02.010
Publication status	Published - 14 Apr 2009

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