The Gαo Activator Mastoparan-7 Promotes Dendritic Spine Formation in Hippocampal Neurons

Mastoparan-7 (Mas-7), an analogue of the peptide mastoparan, which is derived from wasp venom, is a direct activator of Pertussis toxin- (PTX-) sensitive G proteins. Mas-7 produces several biological effects in different cell types; however, little is known about how Mas-7 influences mature hippocam...

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Main Authors: Valerie T. Ramírez, Eva Ramos-Fernández, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4258171
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