Journal of Neuroscience Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
100(2), P. 620 - 637
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Abstract
Most
studies
investigating
the
impact
of
cerebral
cortex
(CC)
onto
cerebellum
highlight
role
pons,
which
provides
mossy
fibers
to
cerebellum.
However,
cerebro‐cerebellar
communication
may
also
be
mediated
by
nuclei
mesodiencephalic
junction
(MDJ)
that
project
inferior
olive
(IO),
in
turn
climbing
molecular
layer.
Here,
we
uncover
precise
topographic
relations
inputs
and
outputs
MDJ
using
multiple,
classical,
transneuronal
tracing
methods
as
well
analyses
mesoscale
cortical
injections
from
Allen
Mouse
Brain.
We
show
caudal
parts
CC
predominantly
principal
via
rostral
medial
accessory
MDJ.
Moreover,
triple
viral
technology,
cerebellar
directly
innervate
neurons
receive
input
IO.
By
unraveling
these
prominent,
mono‐
disynaptic
projections
through
MDJ,
this
work
establishes
is
not
only
pontine
fiber
system,
but
system.
The
cerebellar
vermis,
long
associated
with
axial
motor
control,
has
been
implicated
in
a
surprising
range
of
neuropsychiatric
disorders
and
cognitive
affective
functions.
Remarkably
little
is
known,
however,
about
the
specific
cell
types
neural
circuits
responsible
for
these
diverse
Here,
using
single-cell
gene
expression
profiling
anatomical
circuit
analyses
vermis
output
neurons
mouse
fastigial
(medial
cerebellar)
nucleus,
we
identify
five
major
classes
glutamatergic
projection
distinguished
by
expression,
morphology,
distribution,
input-output
connectivity.
Each
type
connected
set
Purkinje
cells
inferior
olive
turn
innervates
distinct
collection
downstream
targets.
Transsynaptic
tracing
indicates
extensive
disynaptic
links
cognitive,
affective,
forebrain
circuits.
These
results
indicate
that
functions
could
be
mediated
modular
synaptic
connections
posturomotor,
oromotor,
positional-autonomic,
orienting,
vigilance
While
classical
views
of
cerebellar
learning
have
suggested
that
this
structure
predominantly
operates
according
to
an
error-based
supervised
rule
refine
movements,
emerging
evidence
suggests
the
cerebellum
may
also
harness
a
wider
range
rules
contribute
variety
behaviors,
including
cognitive
processes.
Together,
such
points
broad
role
for
circuits
in
generating
and
testing
predictions
about
movement,
reward,
other
non-motor
operations.
However,
expanded
view
processing
raises
many
new
questions
how
apparent
diversity
function
arises
from
with
striking
homogeneity.
Hence,
review
will
highlight
both
current
predictive
circuit
extends
beyond
error-driven
learning,
as
well
open
must
be
addressed
unify
our
understanding
function.
Classical
models
of
cerebellar
learning
posit
that
climbing
fibers
operate
according
to
a
supervised
rule
instruct
changes
in
motor
output
by
signaling
the
occurrence
movement
errors.
However,
is
also
associated
with
non-motor
behaviors,
and
recently
modulating
reward
association
pathways
VTA.
To
test
how
cerebellum
processes
related
signals
same
type
classical
conditioning
behavior
typically
studied
evaluate
processing
VTA
striatum,
we
have
used
calcium
imaging
visualize
instructional
carried
across
lateral
mice
before
after
learning.
We
find
distinct
fiber
responses
three
regions
can
each
signal
prediction.
These
are
well
suited
guide
based
on
expectation
enable
contribution
driven
suggesting
broad
role
for
reward-based
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
28(11), P. 2923 - 2938.e8
Published: Sept. 1, 2019
Cerebellar
dysfunction
relates
to
various
psychiatric
disorders,
including
autism
spectrum
and
depressive
disorders.
However,
the
physiological
aspect
is
less
advanced.
Here,
we
investigate
immune-triggered
hyperexcitability
in
cerebellum
on
a
wider
scope.
Activated
microglia
via
exposure
bacterial
endotoxin
lipopolysaccharide
or
heat-killed
Gram-negative
bacteria
induce
potentiation
of
intrinsic
excitability
Purkinje
neurons,
which
suppressed
by
microglia-activity
inhibitor
depletion.
An
inflammatory
cytokine,
tumor
necrosis
factor
alpha
(TNF-α),
released
from
toll-like
receptor
4,
triggers
this
plasticity.
Our
two-photon
FRET
ATP
imaging
shows
an
increase
concentration
following
exposure.
Both
TNF-α
secretion
facilitate
synaptic
transmission.
Region-specific
inflammation
vivo
depression-
autistic-like
behaviors.
Furthermore,
both
inhibition
depletion
revert
such
behavioral
abnormality.
Resting-state
functional
MRI
reveals
overconnectivity
between
inflamed
prefrontal
neocortical
regions.
Thus,
immune
activity
induces
neuronal
disruption
psychomotor
behaviors
animals.
Innate
defensive
behaviors,
such
as
freezing,
are
adaptive
for
avoiding
predation.
Freezing-related
midbrain
regions
project
to
the
cerebellum,
which
is
known
regulate
rapid
sensorimotor
integration,
raising
question
of
cerebellar
contributions
freezing.
Here,
we
find
that
neurons
mouse
medial
(fastigial)
nuclei
(mCbN),
fire
spontaneously
with
wide
dynamic
ranges,
send
glutamatergic
projections
ventrolateral
periaqueductal
gray
(vlPAG),
contains
diverse
cell
types.
In
freely
moving
mice,
optogenetically
stimulating
vlPAG
express
Chx10
reliably
induces
slices,
mCbN
terminals
excite
~20%
positive
or
GAD2
and
~70%
dopaminergic
TH-positive
neurons.
Stimulating
either
afferents
TH
augments
IPSCs
suppresses
EPSCs
in
by
activating
postsynaptic
D
Although
cerebellar
alterations
have
been
implicated
in
stress
symptoms,
the
exact
contribution
of
cerebellum
to
symptoms
remains
be
elucidated.
Here,
we
demonstrated
crucial
role
neurons
projecting
ventral
tegmental
area
(VTA)
development
chronic
stress-induced
behavioral
mice.
Chronic
chemogenetic
activation
inhibitory
Purkinje
cells
crus
I
suppressed
c-Fos
expression
DN
and
an
increase
immobility
tail
suspension
test
or
forced
swimming
test,
which
were
triggered
by
application.
The
combination
adeno-associated
virus-based
circuit
mapping
electrophysiological
recording
identified
network
connections
from
VTA
via
dentate
nucleus
(DN)
deep
nuclei.
Furthermore,
inhibition
specific
that
project
prevented
stressed
mice
showing
such
depression-like
behavior,
whereas
these
alone
changes
comparable
with
behaviors
Our
results
indicate
VTA-projecting
proactively
regulate
raising
possibility
may
effective
target
for
prevention
depressive
disorders
human.
Annual Review of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
45(1), P. 151 - 175
Published: July 8, 2022
The
cerebellar
cortex
is
an
important
system
for
relating
neural
circuits
and
learning.
Its
promise
reflects
the
longstanding
idea
that
it
contains
simple,
repeated
circuit
modules
with
only
a
few
cell
types
single
plasticity
mechanism
mediates
learning
according
to
classical
Marr-Albus
models.
However,
emerging
data
have
revealed
surprising
diversity
in
neuron
types,
synaptic
connections,
mechanisms,
both
locally
regionally
within
cortex.
In
light
of
these
findings,
not
attempts
generate
holistic
model
across
different
behaviors
been
successful.
While
cerebellum
remains
ideal
linking
neuronal
function
behavior,
necessary
update
framework
achieve
its
great
promise.
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
advances
our
understanding
cerebellar-cortical
signaling
forms
enrich
processing.