Control of Channel Clustering by Cleavage

Neuron. 2020 Jun 3;106(5):707-709. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2020.05.017.

Abstract

Enrichment of sodium channels at nodes of Ranvier, a hallmark of myelinated axons, underlies effective saltatory conduction. In this issue of Neuron, Eshed-Eisenbach et al. (2020) demonstrate that proteolysis of gliomedin, which drives initial channel clustering, provides a novel mechanism to ensure fidelity of channel localization to nodes.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Axons
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein 1
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Peptide Hydrolases*
  • Ranvier's Nodes*

Substances

  • Peptide Hydrolases
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein 1