Pasqualino De Luca

The RNA-Binding Protein hnRNP K Mediates the Effect of BDNF on Dendritic mRNA Metabolism and Regulates Synaptic NMDA Receptors in Hippocampal Neurons

Graciano Leal, Diogo Comprido, Pasqualino De Luca et al. · eNeuro · 2017 · 73 citations · Full text

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BDNF increases synaptic NMDA receptor abundance by enhancing the local translation of Pyk2 in cultured hippocampal neurons

Pedro Afonso, Pasqualino De Luca, Rafael S. Carvalho et al. · Science Signaling · 2019 · 45 citations

Life Sciences, Neurobiology, Neuroscience +16

Transient incubation of cultured hippocampal neurons in the absence of magnesium induces rhythmic and synchronized epileptiform-like activity

Miranda Mele, Ricardo Vieira, Bárbara Pinto-Correia et al. · Scientific Reports · 2021 · 22 citations · Full text

Life Sciences, Neurobiology, Neuroscience +17

Synaptic accumulation of GluN2B-containing NMDA receptors mediates the effects of BDNF-TrkB signalling on synaptic plasticity and in hyperexcitability during status epilepticus

Pasqualino De Luca, Miranda Mele, Sara R. Tanqueiro et al. · Journal of Biomedical Science · 2025 · 13 citations · Full text

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