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Neddylation is needed for synapse maturation

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A study reports for the first time on the importance of post-translational modification by neddylation in postnatal brain development. In particular, it is critical to synapse maturation and stability, and thus to cognition.

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Figure 1: Inhibition of neddylation compromises dendritic spine stability, synapse maturation and cognitive function.

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  1. Amy K. Fu and Nancy Y. Ip are in the Division of Life Science, Molecular Neuroscience Center, and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China.,

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Fu, A., Ip, N. Neddylation is needed for synapse maturation. Nat Neurosci 18, 164–166 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.3929

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