GABAergic synapses: their plasticity and role in sensory cortex - See more at: http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fncel.2014.00091/abstract#sthash.l5jGe6MC.dpuf
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- 1 January 2014
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Frontiers Media SA in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
Abstract
The mammalian neocortex is composed of a variety of cell types organized in a highly interconnected circuit. GABAergic neurons account for only about 20% of cortical neurons. However, they show widespread connectivity and a high degree of diversity in morphology, location, electrophysiological properties and gene expression. In addition, distinct populations of inhibitory neurons have different sensory response properties, capacities for plasticity and sensitivities to changes in sensory experience. In this review we summarize experimental evidence regarding the properties of GABAergic neurons in primary sensory cortex. We will discuss how distinct GABAergic neurons and different forms of GABAergic inhibitory plasticity may contribute to shaping sensory cortical circuit activity and function.Keywords
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