L10 - Neuronal Polarity Flashcards
True or false - neurons have polarity
true
Dendrite function
integrate incoming information
Axon structure
highly polarised microtubules
Dendrite microtubules
less ordered, mixed orientations
MAPs (microtubule associated proteins) function
stabilise microtubules through cross-linking
Plasma membrane =
compartmentalised
Membrane compartments maintained by
actin dependent diffusion barriers
Axon microtubules
minus ends towards cell bodies
GFP labelled plus end directed kinesins mark
where axons try to form
neurite choice
stochastic, feedback loop , competition
Factors underlying axon choice
tyrosinated or acetylated microtubules ????
Acetylated microtubules
stabilised, present in newly polarised axons
Growth cones and neurite microtubules
tyrosinated dynamic microtubules
Activator function in positive feedback loop
amplifies signal
Likely feedback loop
HRas & PI3K positive loop