bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
mammalian
Prefrontal
Cortex
(PFC)
has
been
suggested
to
modulate
sensory
information
processing
across
multiple
cortical
regions
via
long-range
axonal
projections.
These
projections
arise
from
PFC
subregions
with
unique
brain-wide
connectivity
and
functional
repertoires,
which
may
provide
the
architecture
for
modular
feedback
intended
shape
processing.
Here,
we
used
tracing,
somatic
2-photon
calcium
imaging,
chemogenetic
manipulations
in
mice
delineate
how
Anterior
Cingulate
(ACA)
ventrolateral
Orbitofrontal
(ORB)
of
primary
Visual
(VISp)
behavioral
states.
Structurally,
found
that
ACA
ORB
have
distinct
patterning
both
layers.
axons
VISp
had
a
stronger
representation
visual
stimulus
than
axons,
but
showed
non-visual,
behavior-dependent
activity.
input
enhanced
encoding
stimuli
by
neurons,
modulation
responses
scaled
arousal.
On
other
hand,
shaped
movement
arousal
related
responses,
specifically
reduced
high-contrast
stimuli.
Thus,
separable
projection
patterns
encode
information,
putatively
providing
substrate
their
effects
on
representations
VISp.
Our
results
offer
refined
model
hierarchy
its
impact
processing,
whereby
as
opposed
generalized
properties
contribute
activity
during
discrete
Each
cortical
area
has
a
distinct
pattern
of
anatomical
connections
within
the
thalamus,
central
subcortical
structure
composed
functionally
and
structurally
nuclei.
Previous
studies
have
suggested
that
certain
areas
may
more
extensive
target
multiple
thalamic
nuclei,
which
potentially
allows
them
to
modulate
distributed
information
flow.
However,
there
is
lack
quantitative
investigations
into
connectivity
patterns
thalamus.
Consequently,
it
remains
unknown
if
exhibit
systematic
differences
in
extent
their
To
address
this
knowledge
gap,
we
used
diffusion
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(dMRI)
perform
brain-wide
probabilistic
tractography
for
828
healthy
adults
from
Human
Connectome
Project.
We
then
developed
framework
quantify
spatial
each
area’s
Additionally,
leveraged
resting-state
functional
MRI,
myelin,
human
neural
gene
expression
data
test
thalamus
varied
along
hierarchy.
Our
results
revealed
two
cortico-thalamic
motifs:
1)
sensorimotor
motif
characterized
by
focal
targeting
posterolateral
associated
with
fast,
feed-forward
flow;
2)
an
associative
diffuse
anteromedial
slow,
feed-back
These
findings
were
consistent
across
subjects
also
observed
macaques,
indicating
cross-species
generalizability.
Overall,
our
study
demonstrates
association
support
functionally-distinct
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
161, С. 105688 - 105688
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024
Pyramidal
neurons
have
a
pivotal
role
in
the
cognitive
capabilities
of
neocortex.
Though
they
been
predominantly
modeled
as
integrate-and-fire
point
processors,
many
them
another
input
integration
their
apical
dendrites
that
is
central
to
mechanisms
endowing
with
sensitivity
context
underlies
basic
capabilities.
Here
we
review
evidence
implicating
impairments
those
three
major
neurodevelopmental
disabilities,
fragile
X,
Down
syndrome,
and
fetal
alcohol
spectrum
disorders.
Multiple
dysfunctions
by
which
pyramidal
cells
are
sensitive
found
be
implicated
all
syndromes.
Further
deciphering
these
cellular
would
lead
understanding
therapies
for
learning
disabilities
beyond
any
currently
available.
Communications Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
8(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
The
retrosplenial
cortex
(RSP)
is
a
complex
brain
region
with
multiple
interconnected
subregions
that
plays
crucial
roles
in
various
cognitive
functions,
including
memory,
spatial
navigation,
and
emotion.
Understanding
the
afferent
efferent
connectivity
of
RSP
essential
for
comprehending
underlying
mechanisms
its
functions.
Here,
via
viral
tracing
fluorescence
micro-optical
sectioning
tomography
(fMOST),
we
systematically
investigated
anatomical
organisation
upstream
downstream
circuits
glutamatergic
GABAergic
neurons
dorsal
ventral
RSP.
cortical
connections
show
laminar
which
input
are
distributed
more
deeper
layers
cortex.
Although
different
types
have
similar
circuits,
bidirectional
hippocampus,
whereas
only
unidirectional
connections.
Moreover,
receive
inputs
from
primary
sensory
than
prefrontal
association
preferred
such
exhibits
spatially
topological
visual
lateral
thalamus.
systematic
study
on
long-range
across
cell
may
provide
useful
information
future
revealing
working
mechanisms.
Dissection
mouse
intermediate
reveals
subregions.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
neurodegenerative
disease,
characterized
by
damage
to
cortical
circuits.
However,
mechanisms
underlying
AD‐associated
changes
in
long‐range
circuits
remain
poorly
understood.
METHODS
In
this
study,
we
used
viral
tracing
and
fluorescence
micro‐optical
sectioning
tomography
(fMOST)
imaging
investigate
whole‐brain
input
circuit
of
frontal
cortex
5×FAD
mice.
RESULTS
Pathological
axonal
degeneration
was
widely
observed
upstream
regions,
including
cortex,
hippocampus,
thalamus,
across
all
AD
brains
examined.
The
proportion
neurons
projecting
parvalbumin‐expressing
neurons,
compared
those
somatostatin‐expressing
decreased
hippocampus
basal
forebrain.
This
decline
closely
related
mouse
age
cell
type
presynaptic
neurons.
DISCUSSION
study
demonstrates
selective
vulnerability
prelimbic
area
at
mesoscopic
level,
thereby
enhancing
our
understanding
architecture
brain.
Highlights
We
with
single‐cell
resolution
generate
brain‐wide
maps
model.
pathological
proportions
showed
relevance
age,
distribution,
Compared
body
dendrites
medial
prefrontal
structure
are
more
extensive.
Basal
forebrain
cholinergic
neurons
(BFCNs)
influence
cognition
and
emotion
through
specific
acetylcholine
release
in
various
brain
regions,
including
the
prefrontal
cortices
basolateral
amygdala
(BLA).
Acetylcholine
is
controlled
by
distinct
BFCN
subtypes,
modulated
excitatory
inhibitory
inputs.
However,
organization
of
whole-brain
input-output
networks
these
subtypes
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
identified
two
subtypes—BFCN
→ACA
→BLA
—innervating
anterior
cingulate
cortex
(ACA)
BLA,
each
with
unique
distributions,
electrophysiological
properties,
projection
patterns.
Combining
rabies-virus–assisted
mapping
triple-plex
RNAscope
hybridization,
characterized
their
input
networks,
identifying
shared
inputs
for
subtypes.
Moreover,
our
results
reveal
a
long-range
reciprocal
loop:
target
isocortex,
excitatory-input
source,
whereas
inhibitory-input
sources
such
as
striatum
pallidum,
thus
enabling
dynamic
interactions
among
Our
study
deepens
understanding
modulation
provides
insights
into
functional
interactions.