Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2023
In
previous
papers,
we
proposed
that
the
dorsal
attention
system's
top-down
control
is
regulated
by
division
of
limbic
system,
providing
a
feedforward
or
impulsive
form
generating
expectancies
during
active
inference.
contrast,
ventral
system
division,
regulating
feedback
constraints
and
error-correction
for
inference
within
neocortical
hierarchy.
Here,
propose
these
forms
cognitive
reflect
vertical
integration
subcortical
arousal
systems
evolved
specific
behavior
control.
The
impetus
to
action
phasic
arousal,
mediated
lemnothalamic
projections
from
reticular
activating
lower
brainstem,
then
elaborated
hippocampus
division.
constraint-based
on
environmental
requirements-is
tonic
activation
furnished
collothalamic
midbrain
centers,
sustained
amygdala,
basal
ganglia,
an
evolutionary-developmental
analysis,
understanding
differing
affordance-for
motor
vertebrate
neuraxis-may
help
explain
evolution
cognition
expectancy
mammalian
6-layered
neocortex.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
627(8003), P. 358 - 366
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
Astrocytes
are
heterogeneous
glial
cells
of
the
central
nervous
system
1–3
.
However,
physiological
relevance
astrocyte
diversity
for
neural
circuits
and
behaviour
remains
unclear.
Here
we
show
that
a
specific
population
astrocytes
in
striatum
expresses
μ-crystallin
(encoded
by
Crym
mice
CRYM
humans)
is
associated
with
several
human
diseases,
including
neuropsychiatric
disorders
4–7
In
adult
mice,
reducing
levels
striatal
through
CRISPR–Cas9-mediated
knockout
resulted
perseverative
behaviours,
increased
fast
synaptic
excitation
medium
spiny
neurons
dysfunctional
excitatory–inhibitory
balance.
Increased
perseveration
stemmed
from
loss
astrocyte-gated
control
neurotransmitter
release
presynaptic
terminals
orbitofrontal
cortex–striatum
projections.
We
found
could
be
remedied
using
inhibitory
chemogenetics
8
,
this
treatment
also
corrected
deficits.
Together,
our
findings
reveal
converging
molecular,
synaptic,
circuit
behavioural
mechanisms
which
molecularly
defined
allocated
gates
phenotypes
accompany
9–12
Our
data
-positive
have
key
biological
functions
within
system,
uncover
astrocyte–neuron
interaction
targeted
treatments
perseveration.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. e0191436 - e0191436
Published: Feb. 21, 2018
Presynaptic
cannabinoid-1
receptors
(CB1-R)
bind
endogenous
and
exogenous
cannabinoids
to
modulate
neurotransmitter
release.
CB1-Rs
are
expressed
throughout
the
basal
ganglia,
including
striatum
substantia
nigra,
where
they
play
a
role
in
learning
control
of
motivated
actions.
However,
pattern
CB1-R
expression
across
different
striatal
compartments,
microcircuits
efferent
targets,
contribution
CB1-R-expressing
neurons
this
pattern,
unclear.
We
use
combination
conventional
techniques
novel
genetic
models
evaluate
striosome
(patch)
matrix
compartments
striatum,
nigral
targets
medium
spiny
projection
(MSNs).
protein
mRNA
follow
descending
dorsolateral-to-ventromedial
intensity
gradient
caudal
with
elevated
striosomes
relative
surrounding
matrix.
The
lateral
predominance
contrasts
that
classical
striosomal
marker,
mu
opioid
receptor
(MOR),
which
is
most
prominently
rostromedial
striosomes.
similar
Drd2
dopamine
immunoreactivity
opposite
Substance
P.
This
topology
maintained
downstream
globus
pallidus
nigra.
Dense
striatonigral
fibers
extend
dorsally
within
nigra
pars
reticulata,
colocalize
bundles
ventrally
extending,
striosome-targeted,
dendrites
dopamine-containing
compacta
(striosome-dendron
bouquets).
Within
fluorescently
labeled
MSN
collaterals
Cre
recombinase-mediated
deletion
from
cortical
or
MSNs,
MSN-selective
reintroduction
knockout
mice,
demonstrate
principal
source
dorsolateral
local
collaterals.
These
data
suggest
for
striosome-dendron
bouquet
projections
anatomically
poised
mediate
presynaptic
disinhibition
both
MSNs
midbrain
response
endocannabinoids
cannabinomimetics.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 16, 2023
Autism
is
characterized
by
atypical
social
communication
and
stereotyped
behaviors.
Mutations
in
the
gene
encoding
synaptic
scaffolding
protein
SHANK3
are
detected
1–2%
of
patients
with
autism
intellectual
disability,
but
mechanisms
underpinning
symptoms
remain
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
behavior
Shank3
Δ11/Δ11
mice
from
3
to
12
months
age.
We
observed
decreased
locomotor
activity,
increased
self-grooming
modification
socio-sexual
interaction
compared
wild-type
littermates.
then
used
RNAseq
on
four
brain
regions
same
animals
identify
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs).
DEGs
were
identified
mainly
striatum
associated
transmission
(e.g.,
Grm2,
Dlgap1
),
G-protein-signaling
pathways
Gnal
,
Prkcg1
Camk2g
as
well
excitation/inhibition
balance
Gad2
).
Downregulated
upregulated
enriched
clusters
medium-sized
spiny
neurons
expressing
dopamine
1
(D1-MSN)
2
receptor
(D2-MSN),
respectively.
Several
(
Cnr1
Drd4
)
reported
striosome
markers.
By
studying
distribution
glutamate
decarboxylase
GAD65,
encoded
showed
that
compartment
was
enlarged
displayed
much
higher
expression
GAD65
mice.
Altogether,
these
results
indicate
altered
-deficient
strongly
suggest,
for
first
time,
excessive
related
an
imbalance
striatal
matrix
compartments.
The Neuroscientist,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 359 - 379
Published: Oct. 31, 2018
The
basal
ganglia
are
an
intricately
connected
assembly
of
subcortical
nuclei,
forming
the
core
adaptive
network
connecting
cortical
and
thalamic
circuits.
For
nearly
three
decades,
researchers
medical
practitioners
have
conceptualized
how
circuit
works,
its
pathology
underlies
motor
disorders
such
as
Parkinson’s
Huntington’s
diseases,
using
what
is
often
referred
to
“box-and-arrow
model”:
a
diagram
showing
broad
strokes
connectivity
pathological
increases
decreases
in
weights
specific
connections
that
occur
disease.
While
this
model
still
has
great
utility
led
groundbreaking
strategies
treat
disorders,
our
evolving
knowledge
function
made
it
clear
classic
several
shortcomings
severely
limit
predictive
descriptive
abilities.
In
review,
we
will
focus
on
striatum,
main
input
nucleus
ganglia.
We
describe
recent
advances
understanding
rich
microcircuitry
plastic
capabilities
factors
not
captured
by
original
box-and-arrow
model,
provide
examples
inform
current
pathologies
underlying
disorders.
Journal of Neurophysiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
125(6), P. 2361 - 2374
Published: May 12, 2021
Motor
learning
is
a
core
aspect
of
human
life
and
appears
to
be
ubiquitous
throughout
the
animal
kingdom.
Dopamine,
neuromodulator
with
multifaceted
role
in
synaptic
plasticity,
may
key
signaling
molecule
for
motor
skill
learning.
Though
typically
studied
context
reward-based
associative
learning,
dopamine
necessary
some
types
Mesencephalic
structures
are
highly
conserved
among
vertebrates,
as
their
primary
targets
within
basal
ganglia,
subcortical
circuit
important
control.
With
focus
on
benefits
cross-species
comparisons,
this
review
examines
how
"model-free"
"model-based"
computational
frameworks
understanding
dopamine's
applied
The
hypotheses
that
could
drive
either
by
functioning
reward
prediction
error,
through
passive
facilitating
normal
ganglia
activity,
or
other
mechanisms
examined
light
new
studies
using
humans,
rodents,
songbirds.
Additionally,
paradigms
enhance
our
bridging
gap
between
theoretical
literature
humans
species
discussed.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
145, P. 105076 - 105076
Published: Sept. 6, 2020
Huntington's
disease
(HD)
is
an
inherited
neurodegenerative
disorder
that
usually
starts
during
midlife
with
progressive
alterations
of
motor
and
cognitive
functions.
The
caused
by
a
CAG
repeat
expansion
within
the
huntingtin
gene
leading
to
severe
striatal
neurodegeneration.
Recent
studies
conducted
on
pre-HD
children
highlight
early
developmental
starting
as
soon
6
years
old,
earliest
age
assessed.
These
findings,
in
line
data
from
mouse
models
HD,
raise
questions
when
development
do
first
disease-related
emerge
whether
they
contribute
later
appearance
features
disease.
In
this
review
we
will
describe
different
stages
network
then
discuss
recent
evidence
for
its
rodent
We
argue
better
understanding
striatum's
should
help
assessing
aberrant
neurodevelopmental
processes
linked
HD
mutation.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
41(46), P. 9483 - 9502
Published: Nov. 17, 2021
Understanding
how
neurons
of
the
striatum
are
formed
and
integrate
into
complex
synaptic
circuits
is
essential
to
provide
insight
striatal
function
in
health
disease.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
our
current
understanding
development
associated
with
a
focus
on
their
embryonic
origin.
Specifically,
address
role
distinct
types
progenitors,
found
proliferative
zones
ganglionic
eminences
ventral
telencephalon,
generation
diverse
interneurons
projection
neurons.
Indeed,
recent
evidence
would
suggest
that
progenitor
origin
dictates
key
characteristics
postnatal
cells,
including
neurochemical
content,
location
within
striatum,
long-range
inputs.
We
also
observations
regarding
progenitors
cortical
other
regions
discuss
might
inform
future
research
eminences.
Last,
examine
dysfunction
can
alter
formation,
as
exemplified
Huntington's
disease
autism
spectrum
disorder,
increased
have
significant
implications
for
directions
improved
therapeutic
options.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT
This
review
highlights
recently
defined
novel
roles
cells
shaping
functional
properties
both
striatum.
It
outlines
developmental
mechanisms
guide
neuronal
from
progeny
Where
questions
remain
open,
cortex
present
possible
avenues
research.
progenitor-centric
perspective
onto
disorder.
investigations
manipulations
clinical
settings
will
likely
require
careful
consideration
great
intrinsic
diversity
neurogenic
potential.