RESEARCH ARTICLE
Synaptic Signals from Glutamate-Treated Neurons Induce Aberrant Post-Synaptic Signals in Untreated Neuronal Networks
Mary Guaraldi1, Sangmook Lee1, 2, Thomas B. Shea1, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2020Volume: 14
First Page: 59
Last Page: 62
Publisher ID: TONEUJ-14-59
DOI: 10.2174/1874205X02014010059
Article History:
Received Date: 22/3/2020Revision Received Date: 15/6/2020
Acceptance Date: 16/6/2020
Electronic publication date: 24/08/2020
Collection year: 2020
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Abstract
Background and Objective:
Glutamate neurotoxicity is associated with a wide range of disorders and can impair synaptic function. Failure to clear extracellular glutamate fosters additional cycles and spread of regional hyperexcitation.
Methods and Results:
Using cultured murine cortical neurons, herein it is demonstrated that synaptic signals generated by cultures undergoing glutamate-induced hyperactivity can invoke similar effects in other cultures not exposed to elevated glutamate.
Conclusion:
Since sequential synaptic connectivity can encompass extensive cortical regions, this study presents a potential additional contributor to the spread of damage resulting from glutamate excitotoxicity and should be considered in attempts to mitigate neurodegeneration.