Membrane mechanics dictate axonal morphology and function
Jacqueline M. Griswold, Mayte Bonilla-Quintana, Renee Pepper, Christopher T. Lee, Sumana Raychaudhuri, Siyi Ma, Quan Gan, Sarah Syed, Cuncheng Zhu, Miriam K. Bell, Mitsuo Suga, Yuuki Yamaguchi, Ronan Chéreau, U. Valentin Nägerl, Graham William Knott, , Shigeki Watanabe
This study shows that axon morphology and function are influenced by membrane mechanics, with activity modulating cholesterol levels and affecting conduction velocity.
bioRxiv · Jul 20, 2023 · PreprintNeuroscience