An increase in the efficiency of synaptic communication resulting from repeated stimulation of a postsynaptic neuron by a presynaptic neuron. In some cases, the presence of a neurotransmitter is also required. For example, long-term potentiation in the basal ganglia is dependent upon pre- and postsynaptic stimulation as well as the neurotransmitter dopamine.
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(2012). Long-Term Potentiation. In: Seel, N.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_2252
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