Mini-review: synaptic integration in the cerebellar nuclei--perspectives from dynamic clamp and computer simulation studies.
The cerebellar nuclei (CN) process inhibition from Purkinje cells (PC) and excitation from mossy and climbing fiber collaterals. CN neurons in slices show intrinsic pacemaking activity, which is easily modulated by synaptic inputs. Our work using dynamic clamping and computer modeling shows that synchronicity between PC inputs is an important factor in determining spike rate and spike timing of CN neurons and that brief pauses in PC inputs provide a potent stimulus to trigger CN spikes. Excitatory input can equally control spike rate, but, due to a large slow, NMDA component also amplifies responses to inhibitory inputs. Intrinsic properties of CN neurons are well suited to provide prolonged responses to strong input transients and could be involved in motor pattern generation. One such specific mechanism is given by fast and slow rebound bursting. Nevertheless, we are just beginning to unravel synaptic integration in the CN, and the outcome of the work to date is best characterized by the generation of new specific questions that lend themselves to a combined experimental and computer modeling approach in future studies.
Department of Biology, Emory University, 1510 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. djaeger@emory.edu
Dieter
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Jaeger
D000200:Action Potentials / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D002529:Cerebellar Nuclei / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D056004:Molecular Dynamics Simulation; D018408:Patch-Clamp Techniques / Q000379:methods; D013569:Synapses / Q000502:physiology*; D009435:Synaptic Transmission / Q000502:physiology
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