In Alzheimer's disease, the soluble amyloid beta peptide is known to modulate synaptic function by forming a complex with prion proteins and metabotropic glutamate receptors. Here, Hu et al.show that amyloid beta signalling via this complex facilitates the induction of long-term depression at synapses.
- Neng-Wei Hu
- Andrew J. Nicoll
- Michael J. Rowan