title: Synaptic vesicle distribution by conveyor belt.
abstract: The equal distribution of synaptic vesicles among synapses along the axon is critical for robust neurotransmission. Wong et al. show that the continuous circulation of synaptic vesicles throughout the axon driven by molecular motors ultimately yields this even distribution.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6085, USA.
authors.forename: Armen J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Moughamian
authors.forename: Erika L F
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Holzbaur
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000378:metabolism*; D022142:Secretory Vesicles / Q000378:metabolism*; D013569:Synapses / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D009479:Neuropeptides