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Published in: Molecular Brain 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Review

Expression of NMDA receptor-dependent LTP in the hippocampus: bridging the divide

Authors: Tim VP Bliss, Graham L Collingridge

Published in: Molecular Brain | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

A consensus has famously yet to emerge on the locus and mechanisms underlying the expression of the canonical NMDA receptor-dependent form of LTP. An objective assessment of the evidence leads us to conclude that both presynaptic and postsynaptic expression mechanisms contribute to this type of synaptic plasticity.
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Metadata
Title
Expression of NMDA receptor-dependent LTP in the hippocampus: bridging the divide
Authors
Tim VP Bliss
Graham L Collingridge
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Molecular Brain / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1756-6606
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-6606-6-5

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