Dendritic Spine Structure and Function

  • Dennis M. D. Landis
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Abstract

While spines have long been considered a characteristic feature of neuronal architecture, the cellular mechanisms responsible for maintaining their peculiar shape have only recently come under detailed study. In this chapter, we review some recent studies of cytoskeletal structure in certain classes of dendritic spines, discuss the issue of heterogeneity of spine morphology in the hippocampus, and speculate about the capacity of spines for rapid shape change.

Keywords

Dendritic Spine Stratum Radiatum Synaptic Junction Spine Shape Spine Neck 
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© Plenum Press, New York 1986

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dennis M. D. Landis
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  1. 1.Departments of Neurology, Developmental Genetics and AnatomyCase Western Reserve UniversityClevelandUSA

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