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Presynaptic terminals I Flashcards

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Name the 4 key types of synaptic proteins mentioned in your lecture.

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1) vGlut
2) Munc-18
3) Synaptotagmin
4) Synaptobrevin (VAMP)

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What is the function of vGlut?

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vGlut transports glutamate into the vesicle.

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What is the function of Munc-18?

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Munc-18 bends the vesicular membrane to aid its fusion with the terminal membrane.

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What is the function of synaptotagmin?

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Synaptotagmin is a calcium sensor.

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What is the function of synaptobrevin (VAMP)?

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Synaptobrevin (VAMP) complexes with SNAP25 proteins in the terminal membrane to allow fusion when Ca2+ is present.

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