Assembly of synaptic active zones requires phase separation of scaffold molecules.

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The formation of synapses during neuronal development is essential for establishing neural circuits and a nervous system1. Every presynapse builds a core 'active zone' structure, where ion channels cluster and synaptic vesicles release their neurotransmitters2. Although the composition of active zones is well characterized2,3, it is unclear how active-zone proteins assemble together and recruit the machinery...

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