Role of transport performance for neuron cell morphology

The compartmental model is a basic tool for studying signal propagation in neurons; if the model parameters are adequately redefined, it can also be helpful in the study of electrical or fluid transport in other biological systems. Here we show that the input resistance in different networks that si...

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Autores principales: Louis, E., Degli Esposti Boschi, C., Ortega, G.J., Fernández, E.
Formato: JOUR
Materias:
Compartmental model
Passive properties
article
cell size
cell structure
cell transport
compartment model
electricity
fluid transport
nerve cell
nerve conduction
priority journal
signal transduction
synapse
Animals
Biological Transport
Models, Neurological
Nerve Net
Neurons
Synapses
Synaptic Transmission
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_08926638_v21_n3_p866_Louis
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Biblioteca Digital - Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (UBA) de Universidad de Buenos Aires
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Sumario:The compartmental model is a basic tool for studying signal propagation in neurons; if the model parameters are adequately redefined, it can also be helpful in the study of electrical or fluid transport in other biological systems. Here we show that the input resistance in different networks that simulate the morphology of neurons is the result of the interplay between the relevant conductances, neuron morphology, and neuron size. The results suggest that neurons may grow in such a way that facilitates the current flow to the synapses, concurrently minimizing power consumption. © FASEB.

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