Retrograde signaling causes excitement
Authors
- D. Schmitz
- J. Breustedt
- A. Gundlfinger
Journal
- Neuron
Citation
- Neuron 81 (4): 717-719
Abstract
Retrograde signaling is a powerful tool to shape synaptic transmission, typically inducing inhibition of transmitter release. A new study published in this issue of Neuron by Carta et al. (2014) now provides strong support for arachidonic acid as a potentiating retrograde messenger.