Visual comparison of a giant synapse versus a conventional synapse

Visual comparison of a giant synapse versus a conventional synapse

3D reconstruction of different types of synapses. Shown at the top, in green is a conventional synapse. The bottom picture, in red, is a giant synapse wrapping the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron, with nuclei shown in grey.

3D reconstruction of different types of synapses. Shown at the top, in green is a conventional synapse. The bottom picture, in red, is a giant synapse wrapping the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron, with nuclei shown in grey.

Date:
10 March 2016
Share on: