Synaptic Energy Use and Supply

Julia J. Harris; Renaud Jolivet; David Attwell

doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2012.08.019

Synaptic Energy Use and Supply

Julia J. Harris, Renaud Jolivet, David Attwell^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Neuronal computation is energetically expensive. Consequently, the brain's limited energy supply imposes constraints on its information processing capability. Most brain energy is used on synaptic transmission, making it important to understand how energy is provided to and used by synapses. We describe how information transmission through presynaptic terminals and postsynaptic spines is related to their energy consumption, assess which mechanisms normally ensure an adequate supply of ATP to these structures, consider the influence of synaptic plasticity and changing brain state on synaptic energy use, and explain how disruption of the energy supply to synapses leads to neuropathology.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	762-777
Number of pages	16
Journal	Neuron
Volume	75
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2012.08.019
Publication status	Published - 6 Sept 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

CEREBRAL-BLOOD-FLOW
AMYOTROPHIC-LATERAL-SCLEROSIS
MITOCHONDRIAL TRAFFICKING
OXIDATIVE-PHOSPHORYLATION
EXCITATORY SYNAPSES
METABOLIC EFFICIENCY
GLUCOSE CONSUMPTION
OXYGEN-CONSUMPTION
MAMMALIAN NEURONS
ACTION-POTENTIALS

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