210th iCeMS Seminar: Dr Kwok-On Lai
Dr Kwok-On Lai
School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Synapse development of neuron: focus on dendritic mRNAs
Neurons receive their excitatory synaptic inputs at specialized compartments called dendritic spines. Altered spine morphology is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, underscoring the importance of proper spine maturation in brain function. Here I will describe the importance of kinesin-mediated dendritic transport in the control of spine morphology, and discuss how we gain new insights into synapse development through characterization of dendritically localized mRNAs.
- Date/Time
- July 26, 2017 / 10:30-12:00
- Venue
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Research Bldg. No.1/Project Lab. Room 119
Map
- Admission
- Free
- Registration
- Not required
- Language
- English
- Host
- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study
- Contact
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iCeMS Dan Ohtan Wang Lab
ohtan-g [at] icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp
