The effect of microRNA-218 on synapses (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

The effect of microRNA-218 on synapses

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This computer-aided reconstruction shows how loss of microRNA-218 (right side) causes disrupted neuromuscular synapses and results in paralysis of muscles needed for breathing

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Neal Amin

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