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Synaptic Plasticity Mechanisms

Meaning

Synaptic Plasticity Mechanisms refer to the diverse cellular and molecular processes that enable synapses, the junctions between neurons, to strengthen or weaken over time in response to changes in their activity. This fundamental property of the nervous system is the biological substrate for learning, memory, and adaptation. Optimal function of these mechanisms is critical for maintaining cognitive health and is profoundly influenced by neuro-trophic factors and the balance of Neuro-Regulator Signaling. Impairment in these mechanisms is a key feature of age-related cognitive decline.