I know the term "synaptic plasticity" but what does "synaptic metaplasticity" mean? oO Any idea?
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What does metaplasticity mean?
Started by Inmost sun, May 17 2011 04:47 AM
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Posted 17 May 2011 - 06:27 AM
I believe it refers to changes in the ability of neurons to undergo the changes in their firing properties typical of synaptic plasticity. It's basically "plasticity of synaptic plasticity"
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Posted 09 December 2014 - 02:16 AM
metaplasticity entails a change in the physiological or biochemical state of neurons or synapses that alters their ability to generate synaptic plasticity.
Actually, you should check out this great lecture on presynaptic plasticity: http://hstalks.com/m...780&r=798&c=252
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Posted 10 December 2014 - 02:50 AM
thank you, that´s helpful