Functional mosaic organization of neuroligins in neuronal circuits.

Functional mosaic organization of neuroligins in neuronal circuits.
Cell Mol Life Sci. 2020 Feb 20;:
Authors: Qin L, Guo S, Han Y, Wang X, Zhang B
Abstract
Complex brain circuitry with feedforward and feedback systems regulates neuronal activity, enabling neural networks to process and drive the entire spectrum of cognitive, behavioral, sensory, and motor functions. Simultaneous orchestration of distinct cells and interconnected neural circuits is underpinned by hundreds of synaptic adhesion molecules that span synaptic junctions. Dysfunction of a single molecule or molecular interaction at synapses can lead to disrupted circuit activity and brain disorders. Neuroligins, a family of cell adhesion molecules, were first identified as postsynaptic-binding partners of presynaptic neurexins and are essential for synapse specification and maturation. Here, we review recent advances in our understanding of how this family of adhesion molecules controls neuronal circuit assembly by acting in a synapse-specific manner.
PMID: 32077971 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences : CMLS - February 19, 2020 Category: Cytology Authors: Qin L, Guo S, Han Y, Wang X, Zhang B Tags: Cell Mol Life Sci Source Type: research