Synaptic vesicles really do kiss and run

R. Mark Wightman; Christy L. Haynes

doi:10.1038/nn0404-321

Synaptic vesicles really do kiss and run

R. Mark Wightman, Christy L. Haynes

Chemistry (Twin Cities)

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Abstract

A new study demonstrates that small synaptic vesicles exocytose dopamine through a flickering fusion pore almost exclusively, a process known as 'kiss-and-run' exocytosis. This process is driven by the need for efficient use of few synaptic vesicles.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	321-322
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature neuroscience
Volume	7
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/nn0404-321
State	Published - Apr 2004

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