1998
Periodicity of Thalamic Synchronized Oscillations: the Role of Ca2+-Mediated Upregulation of Ih
Lüthi A, McCormick D. Periodicity of Thalamic Synchronized Oscillations: the Role of Ca2+-Mediated Upregulation of Ih. Neuron 1998, 20: 553-563. PMID: 9539128, DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80994-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersistent activationRefractory periodHyperpolarization-activated cation current IhNeural network oscillationsSynchronized network activityWave seizuresRole of Ca2Synchronized dischargesThalamocortical cellsThalamocortical networkElectrophysiological propertiesMediated UpregulationSpindle wavesCurrent IhConstituent neuronsNetwork oscillationsAbnormal patternsActivation curveTime courseNetwork activityUpregulationActivationCritical determinant
1994
Sensory gating mechanisms of the thalamus
McCormick D, Bal T. Sensory gating mechanisms of the thalamus. Current Opinion In Neurobiology 1994, 4: 550-556. PMID: 7812144, DOI: 10.1016/0959-4388(94)90056-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral cortexThalamocortical circuitsRole of GABAASleep-wake cycleGABAB receptorsNeurotransmitter systemsThalamocortical activityAbnormal functionThalamusSensory-motor informationDense projectionsCortexAbnormal patternsCellular mechanismsVivo investigationsSensory informationGABAABrainstemReceptors