Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
In presynapse, vesicles docking in close vicinity to voltage dependent Ca^<2+> channels (VDCCs) is essential for the control of neurotransmitter release triggered by depolarization-induced Ca^<2+> influx. We have recently reported that VDCC β-subunits physically interact with the presynaptic active zone scaffolding protein RIM1. This interaction cooperates with RIM1-Rab3 interaction to support neurotransmitter exocytosis by anchoring vesicles in the vicinity of VDCCs and by maintaining depolarization-triggered Ca^<2+> influx as a result of marked inhibition of voltage-dependent inactivation of VDCCs. In this research, we demonstrate that other RIM proteins (RIM2-4) also exert prominent suppression on VDCC inactivation via direct binding to β-subunits to enhance neurotransmitter release.
All 2010 2009 2008 Other
All Journal Article (16 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 6 results) Presentation (8 results) Remarks (1 results)
J. Neurosci 30
Pages: 655-660
J. Cell Sci. 123
Pages: 927-938
J.Cell Sci. 123
J. Biol. Chem. 284
Pages: 34400-34412
120006334914
Biochemistry 48
Pages: 10342-10352
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 106
Pages: 5740-5745
J. Physiol. 587
Pages: 965-979
J.Biol.Chem. 284
Proc. Nat1. Acad. Sci. USA 106
Science 323
Pages: 1740-1743
Neurobiol. Dis. 32
Pages: 349-354
Channels 2
Pages: 287-298
Nature Med. 14
Pages: 738-747
J. Biol. Chem. (in press)
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