Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(3), P. 113871 - 113871
Published: March 1, 2024
We
examined
the
distribution
of
pre-synaptic
contacts
in
axons
mouse
neurons
and
constructed
whole-brain
single-cell
neuronal
networks
using
an
extensive
dataset
1,891
fully
reconstructed
neurons.
found
that
bouton
locations
were
not
homogeneous
throughout
axon
among
brain
regions.
As
our
algorithm
was
able
to
generate
connectivity
matrices
from
full
morphology
reconstruction
datasets,
we
further
non-homogeneous
have
a
significant
impact
on
network
wiring,
including
degree
distribution,
triad
census,
community
structure.
By
perturbing
morphology,
explored
link
between
anatomical
details
topology.
In
silico
exploration,
dendritic
axonal
tree
span
would
greatest
followed
by
synaptic
contact
deletion.
Our
results
suggest
neuroanatomical
must
be
carefully
addressed
studies
at
level.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
40(7), P. 111228 - 111228
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
The
basal
ganglia
operate
largely
in
closed
parallel
loops,
including
an
associative
circuit
for
goal-directed
behavior
originating
from
the
dorsomedial
striatum
(DMS)
and
a
somatosensory
important
habit
formation
dorsolateral
(DLS).
An
exception
to
this
organization
has
been
proposed
explain
how
information
might
be
transferred
between
striatal
subregions,
example,
DMS
DLS
during
formation.
"ascending
spiral
hypothesis"
proposes
that
disinhibits
dopamine
signaling
through
tri-synaptic,
open-loop
striatonigrostriatal
circuit.
Here,
we
use
transsynaptic
intersectional
genetic
tools
investigate
both
closed-
circuits.
We
find
strong
evidence
which
would
allow
subregions
regulate
their
own
release.
also
functional
synapses
open
loops.
However,
these
are
unable
modulate
tonic
neuron
firing,
questioning
prominence
of
role
mediating
crosstalk
subregions.
Frontiers in Neural Circuits,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 29, 2022
The
superior
colliculus
(SC)
is
a
highly
conserved
area
of
the
mammalian
midbrain
that
widely
implicated
in
organisation
and
control
behaviour.
SC
receives
input
from
large
number
brain
areas,
provides
outputs
to
areas.
convergence
divergence
anatomical
connections
with
different
areas
systems
challenges
for
understanding
how
contributes
Recent
work
mouse
has
provided
datasets,
wealth
new
data
experiments
identify
manipulate
cells
within
SC,
their
inputs
outputs,
during
simple
behaviours.
These
offer
an
opportunity
better
understand
roles
plays
these
However,
some
observations
appear,
at
first
sight,
be
contradictory.
Here
we
review
this
recent
hypothesise
framework
which
can
capture
observations,
requires
only
small
change
previous
models.
Specifically,
functional
explained
by
supposing
three
largely
distinct
circuits
support
classes
behaviours–arrest,
turning
towards,
triggering
escape
or
capture.
behaviours
are
hypothesised
supported
optic,
intermediate
deep
layers,
respectively.
The
strength
of
cortical
connectivity
to
the
striatum
influences
balance
between
behavioral
variability
and
stability.
Learning
consistently
produce
a
skilled
action
requires
plasticity
in
corticostriatal
associated
with
repeated
training
action.
However,
it
remains
unknown
whether
such
occurs
during
itself
or
'offline'
time
away
from
training,
as
sleep.
Here,
we
monitor
network
throughout
long-term
skill
learning
rats
find
that
non-rapid-eye-movement
(NREM)
sleep
is
relevant
period
for
plasticity.
We
first
show
offline
activation
striatal
NMDA
receptors
required
learning.
then
functional
increases
offline,
coupled
emerging
consistent
movements,
cross-area
neural
dynamics.
identify
NREM
spindles
uniquely
poised
mediate
plasticity,
through
interactions
slow
oscillations.
Our
results
provide
evidence
shapes
coupling
Frontiers in Neural Circuits,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 9, 2022
The
mesencephalic
locomotor
region
(MLR)
was
discovered
several
decades
ago
in
the
cat.
It
functionally
defined
based
on
ability
of
low
threshold
electrical
stimuli
within
a
comprising
cuneiform
and
pedunculopontine
nucleus
to
evoke
locomotion.
Since
then,
similar
regions
have
been
found
diverse
vertebrate
species,
including
lamprey,
skate,
rodent,
pig,
monkey,
human.
MLR,
while
often
viewed
under
lens
locomotion,
is
involved
processes
involving
autonomic
nervous
system,
respiratory
state-dependent
activation
motor
systems.
This
review
will
discuss
that
comprises
MLR
examine
their
respective
connectomes
from
both
an
anatomical
functional
angle.
From
perspective,
primes
cardiovascular
systems
before
activity
occurs.
Inputs
variety
higher
structures,
direct
outputs
monoaminergic
nuclei,
allow
be
able
respond
appropriately
These
effects
are
roughly
divided
into
escape
exploratory
behavior,
also
can
reinforce
selection
these
behaviors
through
projections
adjacent
structures
such
as
periaqueductal
gray
or
limbic
cortical
regions.
Findings
rat,
mouse,
cat
discussed
highlight
similarities
differences
among
species.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(10), P. 113287 - 113287
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
The
activity
of
substantia
nigra
pars
reticulata
(SNr)
neurons,
the
main
output
structure
basal
ganglia,
is
altered
in
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
However,
neither
underlying
mechanisms
nor
type
neurons
responsible
for
PD-related
motor
dysfunctions
have
been
elucidated
yet.
Here,
we
show
that
parvalbumin-expressing
SNr
(SNr-PV+)
occupy
dorsolateral
parts
and
possess
specific
electrophysiological
properties
compared
with
other
cells.
We
also
report
only
SNr-PV+
neurons'
intrinsic
excitability
reduced
by
downregulation
sodium
leak
channels
a
PD
mouse
model.
Interestingly,
anesthetized
parkinsonian
mice
vivo,
display
bursty
pattern
dependent
on
glutamatergic
tone.
Finally,
demonstrate
chemogenetic
inhibition
sufficient
to
alleviate
impairments
mice.
Overall,
our
findings
establish
cell-type-specific
dysfunction
experimental
parkinsonism
provide
potential
cellular
therapeutic
target
symptoms
PD.
Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83, P. 102798 - 102798
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
The
degeneration
of
mesencephalic
dopaminergic
neurons
that
innervate
the
basal
ganglia
is
responsible
for
cardinal
motor
symptoms
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
It
has
been
thought
loss
signaling
in
one
region
-
striatum
was
solely
network
pathophysiology
causing
PD
symptoms.
While
our
understanding
dopamine
(DA)'s
role
modulating
striatal
circuitry
deepened
recent
years,
it
also
become
clear
acts
other
regions
to
influence
movement.
Underscoring
this
point,
examination
a
new
progressive
mouse
model
shows
DA
depletion
alone
not
sufficient
induce
parkinsonism
and
restoration
extra-striatal
attenuates
parkinsonian
deficits
once
they
appear.
This
review
summarizes
advances
effort
understand
circuitry,
its
modulation
by
DA,
how
dysfunction
drives