Contributions of Axoplasmic Transport to Synaptic Structures and Functions

Abstract

This presentation is concerned with the proteins supplied by the neuronal cell body to the axon and particularly the nerve terminals. Some biochemical, morphological and pharmacological characteristics of the fast migrating as well as the slow moving proteins will be considered using the retino-tectal pathway of the pigeon as a model. Some possible functional implications of the fast moving material will be presented.