A hypothalamic digoxin-mediated model for conscious and subliminal perception.
The human hypothalamus produces an endogenous membrane (Na+)-K+ ATPase inhibitor digoxin. Digoxin can modulate multiple neurotransmitter systems. It can play a role in perceptual binding, focused attention and short term memory important in conscious perception. It can also mediate subliminal or quantal perception. A hypothalamic digoxin-mediated model for conscious and quantal perception is postulated.
Kurup
Ravi Kumar
RK
Department of Neurology, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Kurup
Parameswara Achutha
PA
D003243:Consciousness / Q000502:physiology*; D004077:Digoxin / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000502:physiology*; D016015:Logistic Models; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000378:metabolism; D010465:Perception / Q000502:physiology*
D004077:Digoxin