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Docking of axonal mitochondria by syntaphilin controls their mobility and affects short-term facilitation.
Cell - 11 Jan 2008
Kang Jian-Sheng, Tian Jin-Hua, Pan Ping-Yue, Zald Philip, Li Cuiling, Deng Chuxia, Sheng Zu-Hang
Abstract excerpt
Proper distribution of mitochondria within axons and at synapses is critical for neuronal function. While one-third of axonal mitochondria are mobile, a large proportion remains in a stationary phase. However, the mechanisms controlling mitochondrial docking within axons remain elusive. Here, we report a role for axon-targeted syntaphilin (SNPH) in mitochondrial docking through its interaction with microtubules....
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