Role of RIM1α in short- and long-term synaptic plasticity at cerebellar parallel fibres

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Title:	Role of RIM1α in short- and long-term synaptic plasticity at cerebellar parallel fibres
Creators Name:	Kintscher, M., Wozny, C., Johenning, F.W., Schmitz, D. and Breustedt, J.
Abstract:	The presynaptic terminals of synaptic connections are composed of a complex network of interacting proteins that collectively ensure proper synaptic transmission and plasticity characteristics. The key components of this network are the members of the RIM protein family. Here we show that RIM1{alpha} can influence short-term plasticity at cerebellar parallel-fibre synapses. We demonstrate that the loss of a single RIM isoform, RIM1{alpha}, leads to reduced calcium influx in cerebellar granule cell terminals, decreased release probability and consequently an enhanced short-term facilitation. In contrast, we find that presynaptic long-term plasticity is fully intact in the absence of RIM1{alpha}, arguing against its necessary role in the expression of this important process. Our data argue for a universal role of RIM1{alpha} in setting release probability via interaction with voltage-dependent calcium channels at different connections instead of synapse-specific functions.
Keywords:	Biological Transport, Calcium, Calcium Channels, Cerebellum, Electrophysiology, GTP-Binding Proteins, Neuronal Plasticity, Presynaptic Terminals, Protein Isoforms, Purkinje Cells, Synapses, Synaptic Transmission, Animals, Mice
Source:	Nature Communications
ISSN:	2041-1723
Publisher:	Nature Publishing Group
Volume:	4
Page Range:	2392
Date:	3 September 2013
Official Publication:	https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms3392
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