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Identifying the importance of phosphorylation of SNAP-25 at Ser187 in protein kinase C-mediated enhancement of exocytosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Protein Kinase C (PKC) activation has been shown to enhance exocytosis in various studies. However, the molecular mechanism for PKC to promote exocytosis is still elusive. A possible target of PKC is SNAP-25 (25 kDa ...
Organization of brain and spinal cord locomotor networks in larval lamprey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
In vertebrates, brain locomotor command systems activate spinal central pattern generators (CPGs) to initiate locomotor behavior. The size and pharmacology of brain command systems are unknown, and the movements that result ...
Analysis of the Caenorhabditis elegans rpc-1 gene
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
In eukaryotes, two large subunits form the core catalytic structure of RNA polymerase III (Pol III), which is conserved in other RNA polymerases, Pol I and Pol II. It has been found that Pol III activity is tightly associated ...
Regulations and functions of P2Y₂ and P2X₇ nucleotide receptors in the central nervous system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
It is well known that ATP acts as a classic neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is stored in synaptic vesicles, released upon neuronal excitation, and activates both ion channel receptors (P2X) and G ...
Functional outcome and self-perceived overall health status following surgery to remove primary brain tumor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Impaired functional abilities, especially those associated with ambulation and standing balance, are common sequelae of brain tumors. A majority of research regarding the effectiveness of surgery in treating individuals ...
Glutamate regulates neurite outgrowth of descending neurons in culture from larval lamprey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
In spinal cord-transected larval lamprey, descending brain neurons, most of which are reticulospinal (RS) neurons, regenerate their axons across a transection site and contribute to behavioral recovery. In the present ...
Role of P2Y₂ nucleotide receptors in reactive astrogliosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Astrocytes become activated in response to brain injury characterized by increased expression of GFAP and increased rates of cell migration and proliferation. Damage to brain cells causes the release of cytoplasmic ...
Sound duration selectivity in bat midbrain inferior colliculus
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Sound duration is an important acoustic parameter that contributes to the distinct spectral and temporal attributes of individual biological sounds and is therefore important for sound recognition in human speech, animal ...