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1 Regulation of Signal Strength by Presynaptic Mechanisms / 7.68: Core Class Sheng Lectures Presynaptic Mechanisms Nathan Wilson

2 Background / Theory

3 Background / Theory The Presynaptic Specialization

4 Background / Theory Presynaptic Characteristics of Interest

5 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

6 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

7 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

8 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

9 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

10 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

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12 (At Least) Two Modes of Fusion

13 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

14 Clever Methods Method 1: Capacitance (Direct Sensing of Transmitter Release)

15 Capacitance Technique

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17 Clever Methods Method 2: Amperometery (Direct Sensing of Transmitter Release)

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19 Measurement of Fusion Modes via Amperometry

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21 Clever Methods Method 3: FM Imaging (Fluorescent Staining of Active Vesicles)

22 A stimulation FM 1-43 ADVASEP-7 image 1 load 1 unload 1AP 480AP 10 min 2 load 30AP 10 min 2 unload 480AP high a 2 1 AP 30 AP c 4 F 1 F 2 low b 1 µm d B C D Relative F unloading time, sec Number of synapses F Number of synapses Pr F 1

23 Aravanis et al.,

24 Aravanis et al.,

25 Clever Methods Method 4: Synaptophluorins (ph-sensitive Visualization of Fusion Events)

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27 Regulation Molecular Regulation of Fusion Process

28 Regulation of the Fusion Pore The rate of fusion pore expansion is regulated by: Intracellular Ca2+

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30 Regulation of the Fusion Pore The rate of fusion pore expansion is regulated by: Intracellular Ca2+

31 Regulation of the Fusion Pore The rate of fusion pore expansion is regulated by: Intracellular Ca2+ Phorbol esters (e.g. PMA, via PKC pathway)

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33 Regulation of the Fusion Pore The rate of fusion pore expansion is regulated by: Intracellular Ca2+ Phorbol esters (e.g. PMA, via PKC pathway)

34 Regulation of the Fusion Pore The rate of fusion pore expansion is regulated by: Intracellular Ca2+ Phorbol esters (e.g. PMA, via PKC pathway) Fusion pore open time is regulated by synaptotagmin I/IV dynamin

35 Regulation of the Fusion Pore The rate of fusion pore expansion is regulated by: Intracellular Ca2+ Phorbol esters (e.g. PMA, via PKC pathway) Fusion pore open time is regulated by synaptotagmin I/IV dynamin Shift of the mode of exocytosis to kiss-and-run by: High extracellular Ca2+ Staurosporine (kinase inhibitor) (?) Phorbol esters (e.g., PMA, PKC activator) Munc-13

36 Fusion pore can be regulated Carbon Fibre Amperometry ) Spikes from control nd phorbol ester MA)-treated cells; (B) spikes from control nontransfected and from Munc18(R39)-expressing cells; Catecholamines Chromaffin Cells

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38 Regulation Molecular Regulation of Fusion Process

39 Regulation Implications for Synaptic Transmission

40 Quantal size is regulated by the fusion pore in small vesicles of dopaminergic neurons simple release Amperometry complex release µ dopamine ventral midbrain Staal, Mosharov, Sulzer

41 the Timecourse of Release of Neurotransmitter Quanta Concentration timecourse (normalized) 16 ms 100 pa DAR 100 ms 100 ms BA A R 200 pa MPAR 10 ms 50 pa

42 Regulation Implications for Synaptic Transmission

43 Regulation Implications for Development of Neural Networks

44 During Development of Neural Networks, Transmission Changes from Silent Type to Functional Immature: Silent Transmission Mature: Functional Synaptic Release Causes NMDA Receptor-Mediated Current Synaptic Release Causes (NMDA + AMPA Receptor-Mediated Current

45 During Development of Excitatory Signaling in ippocampal Circuits, Transmission Changes from a Slow, Silent Type, to a Fast, Functional Type Immature: Silent Transmission Mature: Functional Transmission Synaptic Release Causes NMDA Receptor-Mediated Current What s Different? Synaptic Release Causes (NMDA + AMPA Receptor-Mediated Current

46 Summary of presynaptic neurotransmitter release maturation I synaptic FM1-43 AMPA-quiet = restricted release Functional = unrestricted release

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48 Early glutamatergic synapse exhibit silent transmission consisting mainly of NMDA currents.

49 Later in development, NMDA currents are joined by AMPA currents.

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52 Regulation Implications for Development of Neural Networks

53 What is the Fusion Pore?

54 Brain Lunch ( ).ppt

55 What is the Fusion Pore?

56 Summary

57 Possible Explanations for Variability in a Synapse s Quantal Amplitude Nonniform olume Non- Uniform Filling Non- Uniform Flux Non- Uniform Alignment of Variable Numbe of Vesicles

58 Regulation of Signal Strength by Presynaptic Mechanisms / 7.68: Core Class Sheng Lectures Presynaptic Mechanisms Nathan Wilson

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