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
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
neural
signals
produced
by
varying
electrical
stimulation
parameters
lead
to
characteristic
circuit
responses.
However,
the
characteristics
of
circuits
reconstructed
remain
poorly
understood,
which
greatly
limits
application
such
neuromodulation
techniques
for
treatment
spinal
cord
injury.
Here,
we
develop
a
dual
system
that
combines
epidural
and
muscle
mimic
feedforward
feedback
in
sensorimotor
circuits.
We
demonstrate
stimulus
frequency
10−20
Hz
under
conditions
is
required
structural
functional
reconstruction
circuits,
not
only
activates
genes
associated
with
axonal
regeneration
motoneurons,
but
also
improves
excitability
neurons.
Overall,
results
provide
insights
into
signal
decoding
during
reconstruction,
suggesting
combination
promising
method
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