Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
40(41), P. 7855 - 7876
Published: Aug. 31, 2020
The
external
globus
pallidus
(GPe)
is
a
critical
node
within
the
basal
ganglia
circuit.
Phasic
changes
in
activity
of
GPe
neurons
during
movement
and
their
alterations
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
argue
that
important
motor
control.
Parvalbumin-positive
(PV
+
)
Npas1
are
two
principal
neuron
classes
GPe.
distinct
electrophysiological
properties
axonal
projection
patterns
these
serve
different
roles
regulating
output.
However,
causal
relationship
between
remains
to
be
established.
Here,
by
using
optogenetic
approaches
mice
(both
males
females),
we
showed
PV
promoted
suppressed
locomotion,
respectively.
Moreover,
under
synaptic
influences
from
subthalamic
nucleus
(STN).
Additionally,
found
selective
weakening
STN
inputs
chronic
6-hydroxydopamine
lesion
model
PD.
This
finding
reinforces
idea
reciprocally
connected
GPe–STN
network
plays
key
role
symptomatology
thus
provides
basis
for
future
circuit-based
therapies.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT
pallidum
key,
yet
an
understudied
component
ganglia.
Neural
goes
awry
neurologic
diseases,
such
as
disease.
While
this
strongly
argues
control,
it
has
been
difficult
establish
pallidal
function/dysfunction.
was
part
because
cellular
complexity
pallidum.
types
have
opposing
In
addition,
described
differences
influence.
Importantly,
our
research
new
insights
into
circuit
mechanisms
explain
hypokinetic
features
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
100(1), P. 271 - 320
Published: Sept. 12, 2019
The
vertebrate
control
of
locomotion
involves
all
levels
the
nervous
system
from
cortex
to
spinal
cord.
Here,
we
aim
cover
main
aspects
this
complex
behavior,
operation
microcircuits
in
cord
systems
and
behavioral
extend
mammalian
basic
undulatory
movements
lamprey
fish.
cellular
basis
propulsion
represents
core
system,
it
central
pattern
generator
networks
(CPGs)
controlling
timing
different
muscles,
sensory
compensation
for
perturbations,
brain
stem
command
level
activity
CPGs
speed
locomotion.
forebrain
particular
basal
ganglia
are
involved
determining
which
motor
programs
should
be
recruited
at
a
given
point
time
can
both
initiate
stop
locomotor
activity.
propulsive
needs
integrated
with
postural
maintain
body
orientation.
Moreover,
need
steered
so
that
subject
approaches
goal
episode,
or
avoids
colliding
elements
environment
simply
escapes
high
speed.
These
will
covered
review.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
618(7963), P. 126 - 133
Published: May 24, 2023
A
spinal
cord
injury
interrupts
the
communication
between
brain
and
region
of
that
produces
walking,
leading
to
paralysis1,2.
Here,
we
restored
this
with
a
digital
bridge
enabled
an
individual
chronic
tetraplegia
stand
walk
naturally
in
community
settings.
This
brain-spine
interface
(BSI)
consists
fully
implanted
recording
stimulation
systems
establish
direct
link
cortical
signals3
analogue
modulation
epidural
electrical
targeting
regions
involved
production
walking4-6.
highly
reliable
BSI
is
calibrated
within
few
minutes.
reliability
has
remained
stable
over
one
year,
including
during
independent
use
at
home.
The
participant
reports
enables
natural
control
movements
his
legs
stand,
walk,
climb
stairs
even
traverse
complex
terrains.
Moreover,
neurorehabilitation
supported
by
improved
neurological
recovery.
regained
ability
crutches
overground
when
was
switched
off.
establishes
framework
restore
movement
after
paralysis.
Annual Review of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
42(1), P. 459 - 483
Published: April 24, 2019
Deciding
what
to
do
and
when
move
is
vital
our
survival.
Clinical
fundamental
studies
have
identified
basal
ganglia
circuits
as
critical
for
this
process.
The
main
input
nucleus
of
the
ganglia,
striatum,
receives
inputs
from
frontal,
sensory,
motor
cortices
interconnected
thalamic
areas
that
provide
information
about
potential
goals,
context,
actions
directly
or
indirectly
modulates
outputs.
striatum
also
dopaminergic
can
signal
reward
prediction
errors
behavioral
transitions
movement
initiation.
Here
we
review
models
how
direct
indirect
pathways
modulate
outputs
facilitate
initiation,
discuss
role
cortical
in
determining
if
it.
Complex
but
exciting
scenarios
emerge
shed
new
light
on
self-paced
Nature,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
611(7936), P. 540 - 547
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Abstract
A
spinal
cord
injury
interrupts
pathways
from
the
brain
and
brainstem
that
project
to
lumbar
cord,
leading
paralysis.
Here
we
show
spatiotemporal
epidural
electrical
stimulation
(EES)
of
1–3
applied
during
neurorehabilitation
4,5
(EES
REHAB
)
restored
walking
in
nine
individuals
with
chronic
injury.
This
recovery
involved
a
reduction
neuronal
activity
humans
walking.
We
hypothesized
this
unexpected
reflects
activity-dependent
selection
specific
subpopulations
become
essential
for
patient
walk
after
To
identify
these
putative
neurons,
modelled
technological
therapeutic
features
underlying
EES
mice.
single-nucleus
RNA
sequencing
6–9
spatial
transcriptomics
10,11
cords
mice
chart
spatially
resolved
molecular
atlas
then
employed
cell
type
12,13
prioritization
neurons
single
population
excitatory
interneurons
nested
within
intermediate
laminae
emerged.
Although
are
not
required
before
injury,
demonstrate
they
following
Augmenting
phenocopied
enabled
by
,
whereas
ablating
them
prevented
occurs
spontaneously
moderate
thus
identified
recovery-organizing
subpopulation
is
necessary
sufficient
regain
Moreover,
our
methodology
establishes
framework
using
cartography
produce
complex
behaviours.
Neuron,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
109(10), P. 1721 - 1738.e4
Published: April 5, 2021
Basal
ganglia
play
a
central
role
in
regulating
behavior,
but
the
organization
of
their
outputs
to
other
brain
areas
is
incompletely
understood.
We
investigate
largest
output
nucleus,
substantia
nigra
pars
reticulata
(SNr),
and
delineate
physiology
its
projection
populations
mice.
Using
genetically
targeted
viral
tracing
whole-brain
anatomical
analysis,
we
identify
over
40
SNr
targets
that
encompass
roughly
50-fold
range
axonal
densities.
Retrograde
from
volumetrically
indicates
contains
segregated
subpopulations
differentially
project
functionally
distinct
stem
regions.
These
are
electrophysiologically
specialized
topographically
organized
collateralize
common
diencephalon
targets,
including
motor
intralaminar
thalamus
as
well
pedunculopontine
nucleus
midbrain
reticular
formation.
findings
establish
signaling
dense,
parallel
specific
concurrent
with
extensive
collateral
branches
majority
boutons.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
102(2), P. 689 - 813
Published: Sept. 6, 2021
During
the
past
30
yr,
investigating
physiology
of
eating
behaviors
has
generated
a
truly
vast
literature.
This
is
fueled
in
part
by
dramatic
increase
obesity
and
its
comorbidities
that
coincided
with
an
ever
increasing
sophistication
genetically
based
manipulations.
These
techniques
have
produced
results
remarkable
degree
cell
specificity,
particularly
at
signaling
level,
played
lead
role
advancing
field.
However,
putting
these
findings
into
brain-wide
context
connects
physiological
signals
neurons
to
behavior
somatic
requires
thorough
consideration
neuronal
connections:
field
also
seen
extraordinary
technological
revolution.
Our
goal
present
comprehensive
balanced
assessment
how
associated
energy
homeostasis
interact
many
brain
levels
control
behaviors.
A
major
theme
engage
sets
interacting
neural
networks
throughout
are
defined
specific
connections.
We
begin
discussing
some
fundamental
concepts,
including
ones
still
engender
vigorous
debate,
provide
necessary
frameworks
for
understanding
controls
meal
initiation
termination.
include
key
word
definitions,
ATP
availability
as
pivotal
regulated
variable
homeostasis,
neuropeptide
signaling,
homeostatic
hedonic
eating,
structure.
Within
this
context,
we
discuss
network
models
regions
endbrain
(or
telencephalon),
hypothalamus,
hindbrain,
medulla,
vagus
nerve,
spinal
cord
work
together
gastrointestinal
tract
enable
complex
motor
events
permit
animals
eat
diverse
situations.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(8)
Published: Feb. 25, 2022
The
acquisition
and
execution
of
motor
skills
are
mediated
by
a
distributed
network,
spanning
cortical
subcortical
brain
areas.
sensorimotor
striatum
is
an
important
cog
in
this
yet
the
roles
its
two
main
inputs,
from
cortex
thalamus,
remain
largely
unknown.
To
address
this,
we
silenced
inputs
rats
trained
on
task
that
results
highly
stereotyped
idiosyncratic
movement
patterns.
While
striatal-projecting
neurons
were
critical
for
learning
these
skills,
silencing
pathway
after
had
no
effect
performance.
In
contrast,
thalamus
disrupted
learned
causing
to
revert
species-typical
pressing
behaviors
preventing
them
relearning
task.
These
show
distinct
suggest
their
interaction
underlies
experience-dependent
changes
circuits.