Long-term potentiation (LTP)

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Nervous System Physiology subtree

Persistent (hours-days) enhancement of synaptic strength after high-frequency stimulation. NMDA-receptor Ca²+ influx → CaMKII → AMPA-receptor insertion + LTP-related gene expression (CREB).

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Synaptic plasticity

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