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Kevin J. BenderCenter for Integrative Neuroscience, Dept. of Neurology, UCSF Verified email at ucsf.edu Cited by 3939 |
Two coincidence detectors for spike timing-dependent plasticity in somatosensory cortex
VA Bender, KJ Bender, DJ Brasier… - Journal of …, 2006 - Soc Neuroscience
Many cortical synapses exhibit spike timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) in which the
precise timing of presynaptic and postsynaptic spikes induces synaptic strengthening [long-term …
precise timing of presynaptic and postsynaptic spikes induces synaptic strengthening [long-term …
Progress in understanding and treating SCN2A-mediated disorders
Advances in gene discovery for neurodevelopmental disorders have identified SCN2A
dysfunction as a leading cause of infantile seizures, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual …
dysfunction as a leading cause of infantile seizures, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual …
[HTML][HTML] Opposing effects on NaV1. 2 function underlie differences between SCN2A variants observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder or infantile seizures
Background Variants in the SCN2A gene that disrupt the encoded neuronal sodium channel
Na V 1.2 are important risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delay…
Na V 1.2 are important risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delay…
[HTML][HTML] Medial amygdalar aromatase neurons regulate aggression in both sexes
Aromatase-expressing neuroendocrine neurons in the vertebrate male brain synthesize
estradiol from circulating testosterone. This locally produced estradiol controls neural circuits …
estradiol from circulating testosterone. This locally produced estradiol controls neural circuits …
The physiology of the axon initial segment
KJ Bender, LO Trussell - Annual review of neuroscience, 2012 - annualreviews.org
The action potential generally begins in the axon initial segment (AIS), a principle confirmed
by 60 years of research; however, the most recent advances have shown that a very rich …
by 60 years of research; however, the most recent advances have shown that a very rich …
[PDF][PDF] The autism-associated gene Scn2a contributes to dendritic excitability and synaptic function in the prefrontal cortex
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is strongly associated with de novo gene mutations. One of
the most commonly affected genes is SCN2A. ASD-associated SCN2A mutations impair the …
the most commonly affected genes is SCN2A. ASD-associated SCN2A mutations impair the …
[PDF][PDF] Axon initial segment Ca2+ channels influence action potential generation and timing
KJ Bender, LO Trussell - Neuron, 2009 - cell.com
Although action potentials are typically generated in the axon initial segment (AIS), the
timing and pattern of action potentials are thought to depend on inward current originating in …
timing and pattern of action potentials are thought to depend on inward current originating in …
Short-and long-term plasticity at the axon initial segment
…, MN Rasband, VC Wimmer, KJ Bender - Journal of …, 2011 - Soc Neuroscience
The axon initial segment (AIS) is a highly specialized neuronal subregion that is the site of
action potential initiation and the boundary between axonal and somatodendritic …
action potential initiation and the boundary between axonal and somatodendritic …
[PDF][PDF] Social control of hypothalamus-mediated male aggression
How environmental and physiological signals interact to influence neural circuits underlying
developmentally programmed social interactions such as male territorial aggression is …
developmentally programmed social interactions such as male territorial aggression is …
[HTML][HTML] The CaMKII/NMDA receptor complex controls hippocampal synaptic transmission by kinase-dependent and independent mechanisms
CaMKII is one of the most studied synaptic proteins, but many critical issues regarding its
role in synaptic function remain unresolved. Using a CRISPR-based system to delete CaMKII …
role in synaptic function remain unresolved. Using a CRISPR-based system to delete CaMKII …