Excitatory components of the mammalian locomotor CPG.
Locomotion in mammals is to a large degree controlled directly by intrinsic spinal networks, called central pattern generators (CPGs). The overall function of these networks is governed by interaction between inhibitory and excitatory neurons. In the present review, we will discuss recent findings addressing the role of excitatory synaptic transmission for network function including the role of specific excitatory neuronal populations in coordinating muscle activity and in generating rhythmic activity.
Kiehn
Ole
O
Mammalian Locomotor Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Retzius väg 8, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden. O.Kiehn@ki.se
Quinlan
Katharina A
KA
Restrepo
Carlos Ernesto
CE
Lundfald
Line
L
Borgius
Lotta
L
Talpalar
Adolfo E
AE
Endo
Toshiaki
T
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007323:Instinct; D007395:Interneurons / Q000502:physiology; D008124:Locomotion / Q000502:physiology*; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000502:physiology; D009415:Nerve Net / Q000502:physiology*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000502:physiology*; D009435:Synaptic Transmission / Q000502:physiology