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
genesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62(2)
Published: March 30, 2024
Summary
Adult
neurogenesis
has
fascinated
the
field
of
neuroscience
for
decades
given
prospects
harnessing
mechanisms
that
facilitate
rewiring
and/or
replacement
adult
brain
tissue.
The
subgranular
zone
hippocampus
and
subventricular
lateral
ventricle
are
two
main
areas
in
exhibit
ongoing
neurogenesis.
Of
these,
adult‐born
neurons
within
olfactory
bulb
have
proven
to
be
a
powerful
model
studying
circuit
plasticity,
providing
broad
accessible
avenue
into
neuron
development,
migration,
continued
integration
This
review
focuses
on
some
recognized
molecular
signaling
underlying
activity‐dependent
development.
Notably,
activity
behavioral
states
contribute
plasticity
through
sensory
centrifugal
inputs,
which
calcium‐dependent
transcriptional
programs,
local
translation,
neuropeptide
play
important
roles.
also
highlights
needed
investigation
better
understand
remarkable
phenomenon
integration.
Molecular Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 25, 2024
The
transmission
of
nociceptive
and
pruriceptive
signals
in
the
spinal
cord
is
greatly
influenced
by
descending
modulation
from
brain
areas
such
as
rostral
ventromedial
medulla
(RVM).
Within
RVM
three
classes
neurons
have
been
discovered
which
are
relevant
to
pain
modulation,
On,
Off,
Neutral
cells.
These
were
due
their
functional
response
stimulation.
On
cells
excited,
Off
inhibited,
no
noxious
Since
these
identified
characteristics
it
has
difficult
molecularly
identify
them.
In
present
study,
we
leverage
our
ability
perform
optotagging
within
determine
whether
GABAergic.
We
found
that
27.27%
cells,
47.37%
42.6%
results
demonstrate
represent
a
heterogeneous
population
provide
reliable
technique
for
molecular
identification
neurons.
Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(6)
Published: June 1, 2023
Replicability
is
the
cornerstone
of
scientific
research.
The
current
statistical
method
for
high-dimensional
replicability
analysis
either
cannot
control
false
discovery
rate
(FDR)
or
too
conservative.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 10, 2020
SUMMARY
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,
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
and
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
upon
circuit,
while
γ
were
granule
cells.
Furthermore,
input
dendrodendritic
Together,
these
results
suggest
well
suited
temporal
spatial
aspects
circuits.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: July 27, 2022
Modulation
of
neural
circuits
is
essential
for
flexible
sensory
perception
and
decision-making
in
a
changing
environment.
Cholinergic
GABAergic
projections
to
the
olfactory
system
from
horizontal
limb
diagonal
band
Broca
(HDB)
basal
forebrain
are
crucial
odor
detection
learning.
Although
studies
have
demonstrated
that
HDB
neurons
respond
during
learning,
how
cholinergic
differ
their
response
dynamics
roles
learning
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
examined
profiles
these
two
subpopulations
passive
exposure
associative
We
show
excitatory
responses
both
tended
habituate
repeated
exposure.
However,
while
habituated
were
also
observed
go-go
task,
there
was
no
such
habituation
neurons.
Moreover,
S+
S-
trials
diverged
once
mice
learned
go/no-go
task.
Furthermore,
chemogenetic
inactivation
impaired
discrimination.
Together,
findings
suggest
reflect
attention
positive
reinforcement
may
regulate
discrimination
via
top-down
inputs
system.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Nov. 24, 2022
Introduction:
Altered
signaling
or
function
of
acetylcholine
(ACh)
has
been
reported
in
various
neurological
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease,
Tourette
syndrome,
epilepsy
among
others.
Many
neurons
that
release
ACh
also
co-transmit
the
neurotransmitter
gamma-aminobutyrate
(GABA)
at
synapses
hippocampus,
striatum,
substantia
nigra,
and
medial
prefrontal
cortex
(mPFC).
Although
transmission
is
crucial
for
higher
brain
functions
such
as
learning
memory,
role
co-transmitted
GABA
from
remains
unknown.
Thus,
overarching
goal
this
study
was
to
investigate
how
a
systemic
loss
co-transmission
affected
behavioral
performance
mice.
Methods:
To
do
this,
we
used
conditional
knock-out
mouse
vesicular
transporter
(vGAT)
crossed
with
ChAT-Cre
driver
line
selectively
ablate
synapses.
In
comprehensive
series
standardized
assays,
compared
Cre-negative
control
mice
Cre-positive
vGAT
both
sexes.
Results:
Loss
did
not
disrupt
animal's
sociability,
motor
skills
sensation.
However,
absence
co-transmission,
found
significant
alterations
social,
spatial
fear
memory
well
reduced
reliance
on
striatum-dependent
response
strategies
T-maze.
addition,
male
knockout
(CKO)
showed
increased
locomotion.
Discussion:
Taken
together,
leads
deficits
behaviors.
Therefore,
propose
ACh/GABA
modulates
neural
circuitry
involved
International journal of psychological research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 62 - 86
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Sensory
perception
is
one
of
the
most
fundamental
brain
functions,
allowing
individuals
to
properly
interact
and
adapt
a
constantly
changing
environment.
This
process
requires
integration
bottom-up
topdown
neuronal
activity,
which
centrally
mediated
by
basal
forebrain,
region
that
has
been
linked
series
cognitive
processes
such
as
attention
alertness.
Here,
we
review
latest
research
using
optogenetic
approaches
in
rodents
vivo
electrophysiological
recordings
are
shedding
light
on
role
this
region,
regulating
olfactory
processing
decisionmaking.
Moreover,
summarize
evidence
highlighting
anatomical
physiological
differences
forebrain
with
autism
spectrum
disorder,
could
underpin
sensory
abnormalities
they
exhibit,
propose
line
potential
opportunity
understand
neurobiological
basis
disorder.La
percepción
sensorial
es
una
de
las
funciones
cerebrales
más
fundamentales,
permitiendo
los
individuos
interactuar
manera
apropiada
con
el
entorno
y
adaptarse
un
ambiente
en
constante
cambio.
Este
proceso
requiere
la
integración
actividad
ascendente
descendente,
que
mediada
por
cerebro
(BF),
región
cerebral
ha
sido
asociada
serie
procesos
cognitivos,
como
estados
atención
alerta.En
este
trabajo
revisamos
últimas
investigaciones
han
utilizado
optogenética
registros
electrofisiológicos
iluminado
rol
del
BF
procesamiento
olfatorio
toma
decisiones.
Además,
resumimos
literatura
destaca
alteraciones
fisiológicas
anatómicas
trastornos
espectro
autista,
podrían
subyacer
anormalidades
presentan,
proponemos
esta
línea
investigación
posible
oportunidad
para
entender
bases
neurobiológicas
trastorno.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2020
Abstract
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.
Towards
this,
utilized
fiber
photometry
genetically
encoded
acetylcholine
indicator
GAChR2.0
temporal
patterns
olfactory-guided,
behaviors
We
show
reliably
increased
reward-seeking
was
strongly
suppressed
by
reward
delivery
go/no-go,
olfactory-cued
discrimination
task.
The
observed
transient
reduction
tone
mirrored
suppression
GABAergic
activity.
Together,
these
findings
suggest
changes
rapidly
reflect
rewardseeking
positive
reinforcement
impact
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2020
Abstract
Cortical
sensory
areas
send
excitatory
projections
back
to
earlier
stage
of
processing.
Here,
we
uncover
for
the
first
time
existence
a
corticofugal
inhibitory
feedback
between
two
areas,
paralleling
well-documented
feedback.
In
olfactory
system,
reveal
that
subpopulation
GABAergic
neurons
in
anterior
nucleus
and
piriform
cortex
target
bulb.
These
long-range
inputs
synapse
with
both
local
output
bulb
neurons,
mitral
tufted
cells.
Optogenetic
stimulation
coupled
vivo
imaging
network
modeling
showed
activation
these
drives
net
subtractive
inhibition
spontaneous
odor-evoked
activity
as
well
Further,
cortical
enhanced
separation
population
odor
responses
cells,
but
not
Targeted
pharmacogenetic
silencing
axon
terminals
OB
impaired
discrimination
similar
mixtures.
We
propose
here
represents
new
circuit
motif
systems,
involved
refining
processing
perception.