Abstract
Synaptic transmission is highly dependent on recent activity and can lead to depression or facilitation of synaptic strength. This phenomenon is called "short-term synaptic plasticity" and is shown at all synapses. While much work has been done to understand the mechanisms of short-term changes in the state of synapses, short-term plasticity is often thought of as a mechanistic consequence of the design of a synapse. This review will attempt to go beyond this view and discuss how, on one hand, complex neuronal activity affects the short-term state of synapses, but also how these dynamic changes in synaptic strength affect information processing in return.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Faculties: | Biology > Department Biology II > Neurobiology |
Subjects: | 500 Science > 570 Life sciences; biology |
ISSN: | 0270-6474 |
Language: | English |
Item ID: | 61500 |
Date Deposited: | 27. Mar 2019, 10:22 |
Last Modified: | 04. Nov 2020, 13:39 |