Neurosteroids Involvement in the Epigenetic Control of Memory Formation and Storage
Joint Authors
Colciago, Alessandra
Magnaghi, Valerio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Memory is our ability to store and remember past experiences; it is the result of changes in neuronal circuits of specific brain areas as the hippocampus.
During memory formation, neurons integrate their functions and increase the strength of their connections, so that synaptic plasticity is improved and consolidated.
All these processes recruit several proteins at the synapses, whose expression is highly regulated by DNA methylation and histone tails posttranslational modifications.
Steroids are known to influence memory process, and, among them, neurosteroids are implicated in neurodegenerative disease related to memory loss and cognitive impairment.
The epigenetic control of neurosteroids involvement in memory formation and maintenance could represent the basis for neuroregenerative therapies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Colciago, Alessandra& Magnaghi, Valerio. 2016. Neurosteroids Involvement in the Epigenetic Control of Memory Formation and Storage. Neural Plasticity،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113204
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Colciago, Alessandra& Magnaghi, Valerio. Neurosteroids Involvement in the Epigenetic Control of Memory Formation and Storage. Neural Plasticity No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113204
American Medical Association (AMA)
Colciago, Alessandra& Magnaghi, Valerio. Neurosteroids Involvement in the Epigenetic Control of Memory Formation and Storage. Neural Plasticity. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113204
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1113204