Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024
Abstract
It
is
well
established
that
the
medial
prefrontal
cortex
(mPFC)
exerts
top-down
control
of
many
behaviors,
but
little
known
regarding
how
cross-talk
between
distinct
areas
mPFC
influences
signaling.
We
performed
virus-mediated
tracing
and
functional
studies
in
male
mice,
homing
on
GABAergic
projections
whose
axons
are
located
mainly
layer
1
connect
two
mPFC,
namely
prelimbic
area
(PrL)
with
cingulate
2
(Cg1/2).
revealed
identity
targeted
neurons
comprise
types
interneurons,
single-bouquet
cells
(SBCs)
neurogliaform
(NGFs),
propose
this
connectivity
links
projection
cortical
canonical
circuits.
In
vitro
electrophysiological
vivo
calcium
imaging
support
notion
from
PrL
to
Cg1/2
exert
a
crucial
role
regulating
activity
target
by
disinhibiting
5
output
neurons.
Finally,
we
demonstrated
recruitment
these
affects
impulsivity
mechanical
responsiveness,
behaviors
which
be
modulated
activity.
Neocortical
layer
1
(L1)
is
a
site
of
convergence
between
pyramidal-neuron
dendrites
and
feedback
axons
where
local
inhibitory
signaling
can
profoundly
shape
cortical
processing.
Evolutionary
expansion
human
neocortex
marked
by
distinctive
pyramidal
neurons
with
extensive
L1
branching,
but
whether
interneurons
are
similarly
diverse
underexplored.
Using
Patch-seq
recordings
from
neurosurgical
tissue,
we
identified
four
transcriptomic
subclasses
mouse
homologs,
along
distinct
subtypes
types
unmatched
in
L1.
Subclass
subtype
comparisons
showed
stronger
differences
were
correlated
strong
morphoelectric
variability
dimensions
variability.
Accompanied
greater
thickness
other
cytoarchitecture
changes,
these
findings
suggest
that
has
diverged
evolution,
reflecting
the
demands
regulating
expanded
neocortical
circuit.
Nature,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
617(7962), С. 769 - 776
Опубликована: Май 3, 2023
Abstract
Sensory
processing
in
the
neocortex
requires
both
feedforward
and
feedback
information
flow
between
cortical
areas
1
.
In
processing,
higher-level
representations
provide
contextual
to
lower
levels,
facilitate
perceptual
functions
such
as
contour
integration
figure–ground
segmentation
2,3
However,
we
have
limited
understanding
of
circuit
cellular
mechanisms
that
mediate
influence.
Here
use
long-range
all-optical
connectivity
mapping
mice
show
influence
from
lateromedial
higher
visual
area
(LM)
primary
cortex
(V1)
is
spatially
organized.
When
source
target
represent
same
space,
relatively
suppressive.
By
contrast,
when
offset
facilitating.
Two-photon
calcium
imaging
data
this
facilitating
nonlinearly
integrated
apical
tuft
dendrites
V1
pyramidal
neurons:
retinotopically
(surround)
stimuli
drive
local
dendritic
signals
indicative
regenerative
events,
two-photon
optogenetic
activation
LM
neurons
projecting
identified
feedback-recipient
spines
can
similar
branch-specific
signals.
Our
results
how
neocortical
nonlinear
together
form
a
substrate
support
predictive
cooperative
interactions.
Neuronal
responses
to
similar
stimuli
change
dynamically
over
time,
raising
the
question
of
how
internal
representations
can
provide
a
stable
substrate
for
neural
coding.
Recent
work
has
suggested
large
degree
drift
in
even
sensory
cortices,
which
are
believed
store
external
world.
While
these
is
mostly
characterized
relation
stimuli,
behavioural
state
animal
(for
instance,
level
arousal)
also
known
strongly
modulate
activity.
We
therefore
asked
variability
such
modulatory
mechanisms
contribute
representational
changes.
analysed
large-scale
recording
activity
from
Allen
Brain
Observatory,
was
used
before
document
mouse
visual
cortex.
found
that,
within
datasets,
significantly
contributes
This
effect
broadcasted
across
various
cortical
areas
mouse,
including
primary
cortex,
higher
order
areas,
and
regions
not
primarily
linked
vision
like
hippocampus.
Our
computational
modelling
suggests
that
results
consistent
with
independent
modulation
by
behaviour
slower
timescales.
Importantly,
our
analysis
reliable
but
variable
be
misinterpreted
as
if
neuronal
only
stimulus
space
marginalized
parameters.
Genetically
encoded
fluorescent
voltage
indicators
are
ideally
suited
to
reveal
the
millisecond-scale
interactions
among
and
between
targeted
cell
populations.
However,
current
lack
requisite
sensitivity
for
in
vivo
multipopulation
imaging.
We
describe
next-generation
green
red
sensors,
Ace-mNeon2
VARNAM2,
their
reverse
response-polarity
variants
pAce
pAceR.
Our
enable
0.4-
1-kilohertz
recordings
from
>50
spiking
neurons
per
field
of
view
awake
mice
~30-minute
continuous
imaging
flies.
Using
dual-polarity
multiplexed
imaging,
we
uncovered
brain
state-dependent
antagonism
neocortical
somatostatin-expressing
(SST+)
vasoactive
intestinal
peptide-expressing
(VIP+)
interneurons
contributions
hippocampal
potentials
ensembles
with
distinct
axonal
projections.
By
combining
three
mutually
compatible
indicators,
performed
simultaneous
triple-population
These
approaches
will
empower
investigations
dynamic
interplay
neuronal
subclasses
at
single-spike
resolution.
Trends in Neurosciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
47(2), С. 92 - 105
Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2023
Predictive
processing
models
posit
that
brains
constantly
attempt
to
predict
their
sensory
inputs.
Prediction
errors
signal
when
these
predictions
are
incorrect
and
thought
be
instructive
signals
drive
corrective
plasticity.
Recent
findings
support
the
idea
locus
coeruleus
(LC)
-
a
brain-wide
neuromodulatory
system
several
types
of
prediction
error.
I
discuss
how
proposing
LC
global
model
failures:
instances
where
about
world
strongly
violated.
Focusing
on
cortex,
explore
utility
this
in
learning
rate
control,
circuit
may
compute
signal,
view
aid
our
understanding
neurodivergence.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(5), С. 114212 - 114212
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
Diverse
types
of
inhibitory
interneurons
(INs)
impart
computational
power
and
flexibility
to
neocortical
circuits.
Whereas
markers
for
different
IN
in
cortical
layers
2-6
(L2-L6)
have
been
instrumental
generating
a
wealth
functional
insights,
only
the
recent
identification
selective
marker
(neuron-derived
neurotrophic
factor
[NDNF])
has
opened
comparable
opportunities
INs
L1
(L1INs).
However,
at
present
we
know
very
little
about
connectivity
NDNF
L1INs
with
other
types,
their
input-output
conversion,
existence
potential
L1IN
subtypes.
Here,
report
pervasive
inhibition
L2/3
(including
parvalbumin
vasoactive
intestinal
peptide
INs)
by
L1INs.
Intersectional
genetics
revealed
similar
physiology
subpopulation
co-expressing
neuropeptide
Y.
Finally,
prominently
selectively
engage
persistent
firing,
physiological
hallmark
disconnecting
output
from
current
input.
Collectively,
our
work
therefore
identifies
as
specialized
master
regulators
superficial
neocortex
according
top-down
afferents.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
37(6), С. 109993 - 109993
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2021
Parvalbumin
and
somatostatin
inhibitory
interneurons
gate
information
flow
in
discrete
cortical
areas
that
compute
sensory
cognitive
functions.
Despite
the
considerable
differences
between
areas,
individual
interneuron
subtypes
are
genetically
invariant
thought
to
form
canonical
circuits
regardless
of
which
area
they
embedded
in.
Here,
we
investigate
whether
this
is
achieved
through
selective
systematic
variations
their
afferent
connectivity
during
development.
To
end,
examined
development
inputs
within
distinct
areas.
We
find
afferents
show
little
evidence
being
globally
stereotyped.
Rather,
each
subtype
displays
characteristic
regional
developmental
dynamics
by
achieved.
Moreover,
dynamically
regulated
disrupted
early
deprivation
a
model
fragile
X
syndrome.
These
data
provide
comprehensive
map
across
reveal
logic
these
established
Neuron,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
111(17), С. 2693 - 2708.e8
Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2023
Experience-dependent
plasticity
of
synapses
modulates
information
processing
in
neural
circuits
and
is
essential
for
cognitive
functions.
The
genome,
via
non-coding
enhancers,
was
proposed
to
control
circuit
by
regulating
experience-induced
transcription
genes
that
modulate
specific
sets
synapses.
To
test
this
idea,
we
analyze
here
the
cellular
functions
genomic
mechanisms
Igf1
(insulin-like
growth
factor
1)
vasoactive
intestinal
peptide
(VIP)
interneurons
(INs)
visual
cortex
adult
mice.
We
find
two
sensory-induced
enhancers
selectively
cooperatively
drive
activity-induced
thereby
promote
GABAergic
inputs
onto
VIP
INs
homeostatically
ratio
between
excitation
inhibition
(E/I
ratio)-in
turn,
restricts
activity
principal
excitatory
neurons
maintains
spatial
frequency
tuning.
Thus,
enhancer-mediated
sensory
homeostatic
modulation
E/I
ratio.