Abstract
Fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) binds a selected set of mRNAs and proteins to guide neural circuit assembly and regulate synaptic plasticity. Loss of FMRP is responsible for Fragile X syndrome, a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized with auditory processing problems and social difficulty. FMRP actions in synaptic formation, maturation, and plasticity are site-specific among the four compartments of a synapse: presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons, astrocytes, and extracellular matrix. This review summarizes advancements in understanding FMRP localization, signals, and functional roles in axons and presynaptic terminals.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 108720 |
Journal | Hearing Research |
Volume | 430 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Mar 2023 |
Keywords
- Axon projection development
- Axonal granules
- Fragile X mental retardation protein
- Neuropsychiatric disorders
- Neurotransmitter release
- RNA-binding proteins
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Sensory Systems