bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 4, 2022
ABSTRACT
Sensory
perception
relies
on
the
flexible
detection
and
interpretation
of
stimuli
across
variable
contexts,
conditions,
behavioral
states.
The
basal
forebrain
is
a
hub
for
state
regulation,
supplying
dense
cholinergic
GABAergic
projections
to
various
brain
regions
involved
in
sensory
processing.
Of
neurons
forebrain,
parvalbumin
(PV)
somatostatin
(SST)
subtypes
serve
opposing
roles
towards
regulating
To
elucidate
role
circuits
sensory-guided
behavior,
we
investigated
signaling
dynamics
during
odor-guided
decision-making.
We
used
fiber
photometry
record
cell
type-specific
activity
an
odor
discrimination
task
correlated
temporal
patterns
PV
SST
neuronal
with
olfactory
performance.
found
that
while
both
PV-expressing
SST-expressing
were
activated
by
odors,
selectively
suppressed
reward
whereas
activated.
Notably,
chemogenetic
inhibition
BF
modestly
altered
decision
bias
favor
reward-seeking
optogenetic
presentations
improved
accuracy.
Together,
these
results
suggest
bidirectional
neuron
distinctly
influence
decision-making
guided
behavior.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT
This
study
reveals
distinct
Fiber
shows
parvalbumin-expressing
are
rewards,
somatostatin-expressing
activated,
establishing
unique
recruitment
reinforcement.
Chemogenetic
interventions
demonstrate
divergent
behavior
perception.
research
provides
new
insights
into
how
shape
Development,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
149(3)
Published: Feb. 1, 2022
ABSTRACT
The
mammalian
main
olfactory
bulb
is
a
crucial
processing
centre
for
the
sense
of
smell.
forms
early
during
development
and
functional
from
birth.
However,
system
continues
to
mature
change
throughout
life
as
target
constitutive
adult
neurogenesis.
Our
Review
synthesises
current
knowledge
prenatal,
postnatal
development,
focusing
on
maturation,
morphology,
functions
interactions
its
diverse
constituent
glutamatergic
GABAergic
cell
types.
We
highlight
not
only
great
advances
in
understanding
made
recent
years,
but
also
gaps
our
present
that
most
urgently
require
addressing.
Cell and Tissue Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
383(1), P. 507 - 524
Published: Dec. 23, 2020
Abstract
Evolutionarily,
olfaction
is
one
of
the
oldest
senses
and
pivotal
for
an
individual’s
health
survival.
The
olfactory
bulb
(OB),
as
first
relay
station
in
brain,
known
to
heavily
process
sensory
information.
To
adapt
animal’s
needs,
OB
activity
can
be
influenced
by
many
factors
either
from
within
(intrinsic
neuromodulation)
or
outside
(extrinsic
which
include
neurotransmitters,
neuromodulators,
hormones,
neuropeptides.
Extrinsic
sources
seem
special
importance
receives
massive
efferent
input
numerous
brain
centers
even
outweighing
nose.
Here,
we
review
neuromodulatory
processes
rodent
such
extrinsic
sources.
We
will
discuss
neuromodulation
according
points
origin,
receptors
involved,
affected
circuits,
changes
behavior.
In
end,
give
a
brief
outlook
on
potential
future
directions
research
OB.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(12), P. 113471 - 113471
Published: Nov. 18, 2023
Co-transmission
of
multiple
neurotransmitters
from
a
single
neuron
increases
the
complexity
signaling
information
within
defined
neuronal
circuits.
Superficial
short-axon
cells
in
olfactory
bulb
release
both
dopamine
and
γ-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA),
yet
specific
targets
these
their
respective
roles
olfaction
have
remained
unknown.
Here,
we
implement
intersectional
genetics
mice
to
selectively
block
GABA
or
superficial
identify
distinct
cellular
targets,
impact
on
circuit
function,
behavioral
contribution
each
neurotransmitter
toward
behaviors.
We
provide
functional
anatomical
evidence
for
divergent
cell
onto
downstream
neurons
shape
patterns
mitral
firing
that
contribute
olfactory-related
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
41(16), P. 3610 - 3621
Published: March 9, 2021
Local
interneurons
of
the
olfactory
bulb
(OB)
are
densely
innervated
by
long-range
GABAergic
neurons
from
basal
forebrain
(BF),
suggesting
that
this
top-down
inhibition
regulates
early
processing
in
system.
However,
how
inputs
modulate
OB
output
neurons,
mitral/tufted
cells,
is
unknown.
Here,
male
and
female
mice
acute
brain
slices,
we
show
optogenetic
activation
BF
produced
distinct
local
circuit
effects
can
influence
activity
cells
spatiotemporal
domains.
Activation
axons
a
fast
disinhibition
consistent
with
rapid
synchronous
release
GABA
onto
glomerular
inframitral
circuits
OB,
which
also
reduced
spike
precision
response
to
simulated
stimuli.
In
addition,
modulated
oscillations
layer-specific
manner.
The
intensity
locally
evoked
θ
was
decreased
on
circuit,
while
γ
were
granule
cells.
Furthermore,
input
dendrodendritic
Together,
these
results
suggest
well
suited
temporal
spatial
aspects
circuits.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT
Disruption
(BF)
impairs
discrimination
similar
odors,
yet
centrifugal
influences
neuronal
remains
unclear.
exclusively
target
inhibitory
having
functional
disinhibitory
effect
mitral
Phasic
reduces
lowers
oscillatory
directly
modulating
extent
inhibition.
These
circuit-level
dynamics
odor
coding
OB.
The
olfactory
bulb
(OB),
the
first
relay
for
odor
processing
in
brain,
receives
dense
GABAergic
and
cholinergic
long-range
projections
from
basal
forebrain
(BF)
nuclei
that
provide
information
about
internal
state
behavioral
context
of
animal.
However,
targets,
impact,
dynamic
these
afferents
are
still
unclear.
How
BF
synaptic
inputs
modulate
activity
diverse
subtypes
periglomerular
(PG)
interneurons
using
optogenetic
stimulation
loose
cell-attached
or
whole-cell
patch-clamp
recording
OB
slices
adult
mice
were
studied
this
article.
potently
blocked
PG
cells
firing
except
a
minority
calretinin-expressing
which
GABA
release
elicited
spiking.
Parallel
excited
previously
overlooked
cell
subtype
via
activation
M1
muscarinic
receptors.
Low-frequency
axons
drove
persistent
cells,
thereby
increasing
tonic
inhibition
principal
neurons.
Taken
together,
findings
suggest
modality-specific
can
orchestrate
glomeruli
multiple,
potentially
independent,
inhibitory
excitatory
target-specific
pathways.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 2, 2021
Sensory
perception
underlies
how
we
internalize
and
interact
with
the
external
world.
In
order
to
adapt
changing
circumstances
interpret
signals
in
a
variety
of
contexts,
sensation
needs
be
reliable,
but
sensory
input
flexible.
An
important
mediator
this
flexibility
is
top-down
regulation
from
cholinergic
basal
forebrain.
Basal
forebrain
projection
neurons
serve
as
pacemakers
gatekeepers
for
downstream
neural
networks,
modulating
circuit
activity
across
diverse
neuronal
populations.
This
control
necessary
cue
detection,
learning,
memory,
disproportionately
disrupted
neurodegenerative
diseases
associated
cognitive
decline.
Intriguingly,
signaling
acts
locally
within
sculpt
output
neurons.
To
determine
local
impacts
pathways
that
participate
regulation,
sought
define
dynamics
during
motivated
behavior
learning.
Toward
this,
utilized
fiber
photometry
genetically
encoded
acetylcholine
indicator
GAChR2.0
temporal
patterns
olfactory-guided,
behaviors
We
show
reliably
increased
reward
seeking
behaviors,
was
strongly
suppressed
by
delivery
go/no-go
olfactory-cued
discrimination
task.
The
observed
transient
reduction
tone
mirrored
suppression
GABAergic
activity.
Together,
these
findings
suggest
changes
rapidly
reflect
reward-seeking
positive
reinforcement
may
impact
circuitry
modulates
olfaction.
Frontiers in Neural Circuits,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
The
olfactory
bulb
is
a
unique
site
of
continuous
neurogenesis,
primarily
generating
inhibitory
interneurons,
process
that
begins
at
birth
and
extends
through
infancy
adulthood.
This
review
examines
the
characteristics
focusing
on
granule
cells,
most
numerous
how
their
age
maturation
affect
function.
Adult-born
while
immature,
contribute
to
experience-dependent
plasticity
circuit
by
enabling
structural
functional
synaptic
changes.
In
contrast,
cells
born
early
in
life
form
foundational
elements
circuit,
potentially
facilitating
innate
information
processing.
implications
these
neonatal
memory
impact
adult
perception,
particularly
response
aversive
events
susceptibility
emotional
disorders,
warrant
further
investigation.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Dec. 21, 2022
Abstract
Environmental
cues
and
internal
states
such
as
mood,
reward,
or
aversion
directly
influence
feeding
behaviors
beyond
homeostatic
necessity.
The
hypothalamus
has
been
extensively
investigated
for
its
role
in
feeding.
However,
many
of
the
neural
circuits
that
drive
more
complex,
non-homeostatic
integrate
valence
sensory
(such
taste
smell)
remain
unknown.
Here,
we
describe
a
basal
forebrain
(BF)-to-lateral
habenula
(LHb)
circuit
modulates
behavior.
Using
viral-mediated
mapping,
identified
population
glutamatergic
neurons
within
BF
project
to
LHb,
which
responds
diverse
cues,
including
aversive
food-related
odors.
Optogenetic
activation
BF-to-LHb
circuitry
drives
robust,
reflexive-like
aversion.
Furthermore,
this
suppresses
eat
fasted
state.
Together,
these
data
reveal
modulating
LHb-associated
by
sensing
environmental
cues.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Nov. 12, 2022
Abstract
In
the
olfactory
system,
cortex
sends
glutamatergic
projections
back
to
first
stage
of
processing,
bulb
(OB).
Such
corticofugal
excitatory
circuits
—
a
canonical
circuit
motif
described
in
all
sensory
systems—
dynamically
adjust
early
processing.
Here,
we
uncover
inhibitory
feedback
OB,
originating
from
subpopulation
GABAergic
neurons
anterior
and
innervating
both
local
output
OB
neurons.
vivo
imaging
network
modeling
showed
that
optogenetic
activation
cortical
drives
net
subtractive
inhibition
spontaneous
odor-evoked
activity
as
well
neurons,
stimulation
enhances
separation
population
odor
responses
tufted
cells,
but
not
mitral
cells.
Targeted
pharmacogenetic
silencing
axon
terminals
impaired
discrimination
similar
mixtures.
Thus,
represent
an
additional
control
Genes & Development,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(21-24), P. 1100 - 1118
Published: Nov. 1, 2022
Neural
circuit
plasticity
and
sensory
response
dynamics
depend
on
forming
new
synaptic
connections.
Despite
recent
advances
toward
understanding
the
consequences
of
plasticity,
mechanisms
driving
are
unknown.
Adult-born
neurons
within
olfactory
bulb
have
proven
to
be
a
powerful
model
for
studying
providing
broad
accessible
avenue
into
neuron
development,
migration,
integration.
We
others
shown
that
efficient
adult-born
integration
hinges
presynaptic
activity
in
form
diverse
signaling
peptides.
Here,
we
demonstrate
novel
oxytocin-dependent
mechanism
maturation
reveal
spatial
temporal
enrichment
oxytocin
receptor
expression
murine
bulb,
with
peaking
during
activity-dependent
Using
viral
labeling,
confocal
microscopy,
cell
type-specific
RNA-seq,
promotes
newly
integrating
by
regulating
their
morphological
development
mature
AMPARs
other
structural
proteins.