A method for estimating relative changes in the synaptic density in Drosophila central nervous system

Abstract Background Synapse density is an essential indicator of development and functioning of the central nervous system. It is estimated indirectly through the accumulation of pre and postsynaptic proteins in tissue sections. 3D reconstruction of the electron microscopic images in serial sections...

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Main Authors: Dipti Rai, Swagata Dey, Krishanu Ray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12868-018-0430-3