2008
Cortical Action Potential Backpropagation Explains Spike Threshold Variability and Rapid-Onset Kinetics
Yu Y, Shu Y, McCormick DA. Cortical Action Potential Backpropagation Explains Spike Threshold Variability and Rapid-Onset Kinetics. Journal Of Neuroscience 2008, 28: 7260-7272. PMID: 18632930, PMCID: PMC2664555, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1613-08.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAxon initial segmentAction potentialsAction potential backpropagationAction potential outputAction potential responsesThreshold variabilityInitial segmentCortical neuronsSynaptic activitySynaptic inputsSomatic recordingsCortical ensemblesSensorimotor integrationRate variabilityAction potential eventsSpike initiationAmplitude-time courseTime courseHigh rateTrial variabilityNeurons
2003
Cellular and Network Mechanisms of Slow Oscillatory Activity (<1 Hz) and Wave Propagations in a Cortical Network Model
Compte A, Sanchez-Vives M, McCormick D, Wang X. Cellular and Network Mechanisms of Slow Oscillatory Activity (<1 Hz) and Wave Propagations in a Cortical Network Model. Journal Of Neurophysiology 2003, 89: 2707-2725. PMID: 12612051, DOI: 10.1152/jn.00845.2002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSlow oscillatory activityOscillatory activityUp statesSpontaneous spike dischargeMinority of neuronsSlow-wave sleepStrong recurrent excitationSpike dischargesTonic firingCerebrospinal fluidDown statePharmacological manipulationRecurrent excitationCortical network modelSlow adaptation currentBiophysical network modelInput resistancePhysiological effectsSlow oscillationsPatchy connectionsInhibition blocksVivo dataNeuronsSingle neuron behaviorBath solution
1996
Ionic mechanisms underlying synchronized oscillations and propagating waves in a model of ferret thalamic slices
Destexhe A, Bal T, McCormick D, Sejnowski T. Ionic mechanisms underlying synchronized oscillations and propagating waves in a model of ferret thalamic slices. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1996, 76: 2049-2070. PMID: 8890314, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1996.76.3.2049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAxonsBicucullineCalciumCalcium ChannelsElectrophysiologyFerretsGABA AntagonistsIn Vitro TechniquesIon ChannelsKineticsMembrane PotentialsModels, NeurologicalNeural Networks, ComputerPotassium ChannelsRecruitment, NeurophysiologicalRefractory Period, ElectrophysiologicalReticular FormationSynapsesThalamusUp-RegulationConceptsInhibitory postsynaptic potentialsExcitatory postsynaptic potentialsSlow inhibitory postsynaptic potentialFerret thalamic slicesActivity-dependent upregulationTC cellsRE cellsPostsynaptic potentialsThalamic slicesGABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsSpindle oscillationsCalcium-sensitive currentGABAB inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsLocal axonal arborizationsThalamic reticular neuronsGamma-aminobutyric acidRE neuronsGABAB receptorsIsoxazolepropionic acidRebound burstsReticular neuronsTC neuronsGABAA inhibitionAxonal arborizationBurst discharges
1994
Enhanced activation of NMDA receptor responses at the immature retinogeniculate synapse
Ramoa A, McCormick D. Enhanced activation of NMDA receptor responses at the immature retinogeniculate synapse. Journal Of Neuroscience 1994, 14: 2098-2105. PMID: 7908957, PMCID: PMC6577156, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.14-04-02098.1994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-Amino-5-phosphonovalerate6-Cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dioneAfferent PathwaysAgingAnimalsBicucullineElectric StimulationEvoked PotentialsFerretsGeniculate BodiesIn Vitro TechniquesKineticsNeuronsQuinoxalinesReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateRetinaSynapsesSynaptic TransmissionTime FactorsVisual PathwaysConceptsNMDA receptorsBicuculline methiodideNMDA-EPSCsPostnatal monthPostnatal weekGABAA receptor-mediated IPSPsAMPA/kainate receptorsOptic tract stimulationReceptor-mediated IPSPsExcitatory postsynaptic currentsNMDA receptor responsesFirst postnatal monthSecond postnatal weekVoltage-clamp recordingsDorsal LGNEPSC durationRetinogeniculate transmissionD-APVSlow EPSPTract stimulationExcitatory transmissionGABAergic inhibitionNeonatal ageRetinogeniculate synapsePostsynaptic currentsDevelopmental changes in electrophysiological properties of LGNd neurons during reorganization of retinogeniculate connections
Ramoa A, McCormick D. Developmental changes in electrophysiological properties of LGNd neurons during reorganization of retinogeniculate connections. Journal Of Neuroscience 1994, 14: 2089-2097. PMID: 8158259, PMCID: PMC6577110, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.14-04-02089.1994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLGNd neuronsImmature neuronsAction potentialsElectrophysiological propertiesLittle spike frequency adaptationDependent action potentialsAction potential activityEarly postnatal lifeWhole-cell recordingsEarly postnatal developmentPatch-clamp techniqueSpike frequency adaptationHigh input resistanceDorsal LGNImmature synapsesCritical developmental periodRetinogeniculate connectionsMembrane potentialPostnatal weekIntracellular injectionPostnatal lifePostnatal developmentNeuronsInput resistanceFrequency adaptation
1992
A model of the electrophysiological properties of thalamocortical relay neurons
McCormick D, Huguenard J. A model of the electrophysiological properties of thalamocortical relay neurons. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1992, 68: 1384-1400. PMID: 1331356, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1992.68.4.1384.Peer-Reviewed Original Research