Molecular anatomy of the developing neuromuscular junction

Witzemann Veit Witzemann

Department of Cellphysiology
MPI for Medical Research
Jahnstr. 29
69120 Heidelberg
Germany

Phone: +49-6221-486475
Fax:  +49-6221-486459
Email:  witzeman@mpimf-heidelberg.mpg.de
Website 1:  http://www.mpimf-heidelberg.mpg.de/working_groups/witzemann_koenen
Website 2:  http://www.molecular-physiology.de

Research Summary

The formation of the neuromuscular junction involves reciprocal interactions between the presynaptic nerve terminal and the postsynaptic muscle fiber. We generate genetically manipulated mouse models to modulate synaptic activity by changing the functional properties of the postsynaptic signaltransducers, the acetylcholine receptors (AChR) or by inactivating conditionally other synaptic regulators. These studies lead to the analysis of disorders that are caused by defective neuromuscular junctions.

Structure of the Group

Group Leader:  Veit Witzemann
   
Postdoctoral fellows:  Frédéric Chevessier, Pessah Yamapolsky
PhD-Students:  Pier-Giorgio Pacifici
Undergraduates:  Ulrike Mersdorf, Susi Zobeley

 

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Latest Revision: 2013-03-06
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