Discovering
the
rules
of
synaptic
plasticity
is
an
important
step
for
understanding
brain
learning.
Existing
models
are
either
(1)
top-down
and
interpretable,
but
not
flexible
enough
to
account
experimental
data,
or
(2)
bottom-up
biologically
realistic,
too
intricate
interpret
hard
fit
data.
To
avoid
shortcomings
these
approaches,
we
present
a
new
rule
based
on
geometrical
readout
mechanism
that
flexibly
maps
enzyme
dynamics
predict
outcomes.
We
apply
this
multi-timescale
model
hippocampal
induction
includes
electrical
dynamics,
calcium,
CaMKII
calcineurin,
accurate
representation
intrinsic
noise
sources.
Using
single
set
parameters,
demonstrate
robustness
by
reproducing
nine
published
ex
vivo
experiments
covering
various
spike-timing
frequency-dependent
protocols,
animal
ages,
conditions.
Our
also
predicts
in
vivo-like
spike
timing
irregularity
strongly
shapes
outcome.
This
modelling
approach
can
be
readily
applied
other
excitatory
inhibitory
synapses
discover
their
rules.
Brain,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
144(1), С. 18 - 31
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2020
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
is
a
leading
cause
of
death
and
disability
worldwide
risk
factor
for
dementia
later
in
life.
Research
into
the
pathophysiology
TBI
has
focused
on
impact
neuron.
However,
recent
advances
have
shown
that
major
synapse
structure
function
through
combination
immediate
mechanical
insult
ensuing
secondary
processes,
to
loss.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
role
with
focus
confluence
multiple
processes
including
excitotoxicity,
inflammation
oxidative
stress.
The
primary
triggers
cascade
events
each
these
discuss
complex
interplay
occurs
at
synapse.
We
also
examine
how
impacted
by
traumatic
axonal
it
may
play
spread
tau
after
TBI.
propose
astrocytes
crucial
mediating
both
loss
recovery.
Finally,
developments
field
molecular
imaging,
fluid
biomarkers
therapeutics.
particular,
our
understanding
diversity
suggest
new
technology
synaptome
mapping
prove
useful
identifying
synapses
are
vulnerable
or
resistant
Science,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
369(6501), С. 270 - 275
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2020
Brain
synapses
through
the
life
span
Excitatory
connect
neurons
in
brain
to
build
circuits
that
enable
behavior.
Cizeron
et
al.
surveyed
mouse
from
birth
old
age
and
present
data
as
a
community
resource,
Mouse
Lifespan
Synaptome
Atlas
(see
Perspective
by
Micheva
).
Molecular
morphological
features
defined
37
subtypes
of
synapses.
Although
synapse
density
generally
increased
early
development
declined
age,
details
differed
different
areas.
Science
this
issue
p.
270
;
see
also
253
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2021
Abstract
The
mammalian
brain
relies
on
neurochemistry
to
fulfill
its
functions.
Yet,
the
complexity
of
metabolome
and
changes
during
diseases
or
aging
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
generate
a
atlas
wildtype
mouse
from
10
anatomical
regions
spanning
adolescence
old
age.
We
combine
data
three
assays
structurally
annotate
1,547
metabolites.
Almost
all
metabolites
significantly
differ
between
age
groups,
but
not
by
sex.
A
shift
in
sphingolipid
patterns
related
myelin
remodeling
is
accompanied
large
other
metabolic
pathways.
Functionally
(brain
stem,
cerebrum
cerebellum)
are
also
metabolically
similar.
In
cerebrum,
correlations
markedly
weaken
adulthood,
whereas
at
age,
cross-region
correlation
reflect
decreased
segregation.
show
that
can
be
mapped
existing
gene
protein
atlases.
publicly
available
(
https://mouse.atlas.metabolomics.us/
)
serves
as
foundation
dataset
for
future
metabolomic
studies.
Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
139, С. 13 - 23
Опубликована: Июнь 9, 2022
Synapse
loss
and
damage
are
central
features
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
contribute
to
the
onset
progression
its
behavioural
physiological
features.
Here
we
review
literature
describing
synapse
pathology
in
AD,
from
what
have
learned
microscopy
terms
impacts
on
architecture,
mechanistic
role
Aβ,
tau
glial
cells,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
link
with
AD
risk
genes.
We
consider
emerging
view
that
may
operate
at
a
further
level,
diversity,
discuss
prospects
for
leveraging
new
synaptome
mapping
methods
comprehensively
understand
molecular
properties
vulnerable
resilient
synapses.
Uncovering
brain
diversity
should
inform
therapeutic
approaches
targeted
preserving
or
replenishing
lost
damaged
synapses
aid
interpretation
clinical
imaging
aim
measure
damage.
Cell Calcium,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
94, С. 102358 - 102358
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2021
Aging
is
a
complex
process
that
differentially
impacts
multiple
cognitive,
sensory,
neuronal
and
molecular
processes.
Technological
innovations
now
allow
for
parallel
investigation
of
circuit
function,
structure
composition
in
the
brain
awake
behaving
adult
mice.
Thus,
mice
have
become
critical
tool
to
better
understand
how
aging
brain.
However,
more
granular
systems-based
approach,
which
considers
impact
age
on
key
features
relating
neural
processing,
required.
Here,
we
review
evidence
probing
mouse
We
focus
range
processes
including
cognitive
abilities,
sensory
systems,
synaptic
plasticity
calcium
regulation.
Across
many
find
prominent
age-related
dysregulation
even
before
12
months
age,
suggesting
emerging
alterations
can
manifest
by
late
adulthood.
also
reports
some
are
remarkably
resilient
aging.
The
suggests
does
not
drive
parallel,
linear
all
but
instead
earlier,
severely,
than
others.
propose
capturing
fine-scale
vulnerability
resilience
may
provide
opportunities
rejuvenation
aged
Neuron,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
110(24), С. 4057 - 4073.e8
Опубликована: Окт. 5, 2022
The
lifetime
of
proteins
in
synapses
is
important
for
their
signaling,
maintenance,
and
remodeling,
memory
duration.
We
quantified
the
endogenous
PSD95,
an
abundant
postsynaptic
protein
excitatory
synapses,
at
single-synapse
resolution
across
mouse
brain
lifespan,
generating
Protein
Lifetime
Synaptome
Atlas.
Excitatory
have
a
wide
range
PSD95
lifetimes
extending
from
hours
to
several
months,
with
distinct
spatial
distributions
dendrites,
neurons,
regions.
Synapses
short
are
enriched
young
animals
regions
controlling
innate
behaviors,
whereas
long
accumulate
during
development,
cortex
CA1
where
memories
stored,
preferentially
preserved
old
age.
Synapse
increases
throughout
model
autism
schizophrenia.
adds
further
layer
synapse
diversity
enriches
prevailing
concepts
aging,
disease.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
120(17)
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2023
We
have
developed
workflows
to
align
3D
magnetic
resonance
histology
(MRH)
of
the
mouse
brain
with
light
sheet
microscopy
(LSM)
and
delineations
same
specimen.
start
MRH
in
skull
gradient
echo
diffusion
tensor
imaging
(DTI)
at
15
μm
isotropic
resolution
which
is
~
1,000
times
higher
than
that
most
preclinical
MRI.
Connectomes
are
generated
superresolution
tract
density
images
~5
μm.
Brains
cleared,
stained
for
selected
proteins,
imaged
by
LSM
1.8
μm/pixel.
data
registered
into
reference
space
labels
derived
from
ABA
common
coordinate
framework.
The
result
a
hi
gh-
d
imensional
i
ntegrated
v
olum
e
r
egistration
(
HiDiver
)
alignment
precision
better
50
µm.
Throughput
sufficiently
high
being
used
quantitative
studies
impact
gene
variants
aging
on
cytoarchitecture
connectomics.
Trends in Biochemical Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
The
brain
is
an
exceptionally
lipid-rich
organ
with
a
very
complex
lipid
composition.
Lipids
are
central
in
several
neuronal
processes,
including
membrane
formation
and
fusion,
myelin
packing,
lipid-mediated
signal
transmission.
Lipid
diversity
associated
the
evolution
of
higher
cognitive
abilities
primates,
affected
by
activity,
instrumental
for
synaptic
plasticity,
illustrating
that
lipids
not
static
components
membranes.
Several
lines
evidence
suggest
composition
synapses
unique
distinct
from
other
subcompartments.
Here,
we
delve
into
nascent
field
synaptoneurolipidomics,
offering
overview
current
knowledge
on
junctions
technological
advances
will
allow
us
to
study
impact
function.