In vivo proximity proteomics of nascent synapses reveals a novel regulator of cytoskeleton-mediated synaptic maturation

The internal molecular mechanisms that underlie excitatory synaptogenesis remain poorly characterized. This study utilizes a chemogenetic approach, in vivo biotin identification (iBioID), to discover previously uncharacterized proteins at nascent synapses. CARMIL3 is identified as a cytoskeletal pro...

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Main Authors: Erin F. Spence, Shataakshi Dube, Akiyoshi Uezu, Margaret Locke, Erik J. Soderblom, Scott H. Soderling
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e43c74abbac949eab8b79559b2c2b33a
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Summary:The internal molecular mechanisms that underlie excitatory synaptogenesis remain poorly characterized. This study utilizes a chemogenetic approach, in vivo biotin identification (iBioID), to discover previously uncharacterized proteins at nascent synapses. CARMIL3 is identified as a cytoskeletal protein that facilitates spine maturation and AMPAR recruitment.