Chemical synapses are sites of contact and information transfer between a neuron and its
partner cell. Each synapse is a specialized junction, where the presynaptic cell assembles …

Membrane fusion is a universal feature of eukaryotic protein trafficking and is mediated by
the soluble N-ethylmaleimide sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) family …

During exocytosis a four‐helical coiled coil is formed between the three SNARE proteins
syntaxin, synaptobrevin and SNAP‐25, bridging vesicle and plasma membrane. We have …

At the synapse, neurotransmitters are released via Ca 2+-triggered exocytotic fusion of
synaptic vesicles with the presynaptic plasma membrane. Synaptic vesicle exocytosis …

Astrocytes play crucial roles in regulating neural circuit function by forming a dense network
of synapse-associated membrane specializations, but signaling pathways regulating …

Neuronal communication relies on chemical synaptic transmission for information transfer
and processing. Chemical neurotransmission is initiated by synaptic vesicle fusion with the …

Advances in the study of Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans have
provided key insights into the processes of neurotransmission and neuromodulation. Work …

Synaptobrevins or VAMPs are vesicle-associated membrane proteins, often called v-
SNARES, that are important for vesicle transport and fusion at the plasma membrane …

Mating induces changes in female insects, including in egg production, ovulation and laying,
sperm storage, and behavior. Several molecules and effects that induce these changes …

Directed cell migration and axonal guidance are essential steps in neural development.
Both processes are controlled by specific guidance cues that activate the signaling …