Schratt group
The role of microRNAs in synaptic development and plasticity |
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Gerhard Schratt
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Research Summary
The local translation of mRNAs near synapses is crucial for various forms of synaptic plasticity. We recently found that microRNAs, an extensive class of small non-coding RNAs, regulate synaptic protein synthesis and dendritic spine development in neurons. Future experiments aim at the identification of the full complement of synaptic microRNAs and their target mRNAs, as well as microRNA function in memory-related processes in vivo.
Structure of the Group
Group Leader: | Gerhard Schratt |
Postdoctoral fellows: | Roberto Fiore, Reuben Saba |
PhD-Students: | Silvia Bicker, Sharof Khudayberdiev, Gabriele Siegel, Jérémy Valluy |
Technicians: | Tatjana Wüst |
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Latest Revision:
2012-09-10