2005
Excitatory Effects of Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone in the Thalamus
Broberger C, McCormick D. Excitatory Effects of Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone in the Thalamus. Journal Of Neuroscience 2005, 25: 1664-1673. PMID: 15716402, PMCID: PMC6725920, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.3198-04.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsBicucullineCalcium SignalingEpilepsyFemaleFerretsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesIn Vitro TechniquesInterneuronsIon TransportMaleMethacholine ChlorideMuscarinic AgonistsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassiumPotassium ChannelsReceptors, GABA-AThalamusThyrotropin-Releasing HormoneWakefulnessConceptsThyrotropin-releasing hormoneThalamocortical cellsApplication of TRHNeuropeptide thyrotropin-releasing hormoneRapid eye movement (REM) sleepRhythmic burst firingAnti-epileptic effectsEye movement sleepApplication of bicucullineLateral geniculate nucleusSlow-wave sleepThalamocortical network activityAction potential generationSingle-spike modeNonspecific currentsPerigeniculate neuronsExcitatory effectsGABAergic neuronsMovement sleepPGN neuronsBath applicationBurst firingGeniculate nucleusIntracellular recordingsDirect depolarization
2001
Synaptojanin 1 Contributes to Maintaining the Stability of GABAergic Transmission in Primary Cultures of Cortical Neurons
Lüthi A, Di Paolo G, Cremona O, Daniell L, De Camilli P, McCormick D. Synaptojanin 1 Contributes to Maintaining the Stability of GABAergic Transmission in Primary Cultures of Cortical Neurons. Journal Of Neuroscience 2001, 21: 9101-9111. PMID: 11717343, PMCID: PMC6763888, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.21-23-09101.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornCells, CulturedCerebral CortexElectric StimulationExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsExcitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidMiceNerve Tissue ProteinsNeural InhibitionNeuronsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPhosphatidylinositolsPhosphoric Monoester HydrolasesSodium Channel BlockersSynapsesSynaptic TransmissionSynaptic VesiclesConceptsPaired-pulse depressionHalf-maximal depressionSteady-state depressionSynaptic depressionWhole-cell patch-clamp recordingsSlow depressionInhibitory synaptic responsesPaired-pulse protocolPrimary cortical culturesHigh-frequency stimulationPatch-clamp recordingsBi-exponential time courseUnitary IPSCsGABA releaseGABAergic transmissionCortical culturesPostsynaptic responsesCortical neuronsInhibitory synapsesSynaptic responsesSynaptojanin 1Presynaptic stimulationInhibitory neuronsRelease probabilityStimulation frequency
2000
Corticothalamic Inputs Control the Pattern of Activity Generated in Thalamocortical Networks
Blumenfeld H, McCormick D. Corticothalamic Inputs Control the Pattern of Activity Generated in Thalamocortical Networks. Journal Of Neuroscience 2000, 20: 5153-5162. PMID: 10864972, PMCID: PMC6772273, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.20-13-05153.2000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParoxysmal oscillationsThalamic burstsReceptor antagonist CGP 35348Corticothalamic tractsSpindle wavesAntagonist CGP 35348Receptor antagonist picrotoxinSlow-wave sleepHz oscillationsHigh-frequency burstsNormal action potentialPerigeniculate neuronsCGP 35348Antagonist picrotoxinSlow IPSPCorticothalamic inputsFast IPSPsThalamocortical neuronsCortical influencesAbsence seizuresBurst firingCortical neuronsCortical firingThalamocortical networkCorticothalamic networks
1999
Dynamic properties of corticothalamic excitatory postsynaptic potentials and thalamic reticular inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in thalamocortical neurons of the guinea-pig dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus
von Krosigk M, Monckton J, Reiner P, McCormick D. Dynamic properties of corticothalamic excitatory postsynaptic potentials and thalamic reticular inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in thalamocortical neurons of the guinea-pig dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus. Neuroscience 1999, 91: 7-20. PMID: 10336055, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(98)00557-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCerebral CortexElectric StimulationExcitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsFemaleGABA AgonistsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesGuinea PigsMaleMembrane PotentialsNerve FibersNeuronsReceptors, GABA-AReceptors, GABA-BReceptors, Metabotropic GlutamateReticular FormationRetinaThalamusConceptsExcitatory postsynaptic potentialsInhibitory postsynaptic potentialsSlow excitatory postsynaptic potentialMonosynaptic excitatory postsynaptic potentialsDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusGlutamate metabotropic receptorsPostsynaptic potentialsLateral geniculate nucleusThalamocortical neuronsCorticothalamic fibersMetabotropic receptorsGeniculate nucleusRepetitive activationRepetitive stimulationReceptor-mediated inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsGABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsExcitatory postsynaptic potential amplitudeFrequency-dependent decrementFrequency-dependent depressionAspartate glutamate receptorsPostsynaptic potential amplitudeFrequency-dependent facilitationFrequency-dependent increaseOptic tract fibersCorticothalamic afferents
1998
Functional and Ionic Properties of a Slow Afterhyperpolarization in Ferret Perigeniculate Neurons In Vitro
Kim U, Mccormick D. Functional and Ionic Properties of a Slow Afterhyperpolarization in Ferret Perigeniculate Neurons In Vitro. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1998, 80: 1222-1235. PMID: 9744934, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1998.80.3.1222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnesthetics, LocalAnimalsApaminBicucullineCalciumCalcium Channel BlockersExcitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsFemaleFerretsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesLidocaineMaleNeuronsOmega-Conotoxin GVIAPeptidesPeriodicityPotassiumPotassium ChannelsSodiumTetraethylammoniumTetrodotoxinConceptsApplication of apaminSlow afterhyperpolarizationLow-threshold Ca2Perigeniculate neuronsPlateau potentialsBlock of Ca2Spindle wave generationMedium-duration afterhyperpolarizationGABAergic neuronsTonic dischargeFast afterhyperpolarizationPerigeniculate nucleusIntracellular recordingsAfterhyperpolarizationAction potentialsRefractory periodLocal applicationProlonged depolarizationRepetitive Ca2Spindle wavesReversal potentialNeuronsApaminMembrane conductanceActivation
1997
Functional Properties of Perigeniculate Inhibition of Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus Thalamocortical Neurons In Vitro
Sanchez-Vives M, McCormick D. Functional Properties of Perigeniculate Inhibition of Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus Thalamocortical Neurons In Vitro. Journal Of Neuroscience 1997, 17: 8880-8893. PMID: 9348355, PMCID: PMC6573089, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.17-22-08880.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetazolamideAnimalsAnticonvulsantsBaclofenBicucullineCerebral CortexConvulsantsElectrophysiologyFemaleFerretsGABA AgonistsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesMaleMembrane PotentialsNeural InhibitionNeural PathwaysNeuronsOrganophosphorus CompoundsPicrotoxinReceptors, GABA-AReceptors, GABA-BReceptors, PresynapticThalamic NucleiConceptsGABAB receptorsThalamocortical neuronsPGN neuronsGABAA receptorsThalamocortical cellsGABAB receptor-mediated IPSPsLocal applicationDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusReceptor-mediated IPSPsSynchronous slow oscillationsLow-intensity stimulationLow-threshold Ca2Lateral geniculate nucleusStrong activationPerigeniculate nucleusGeniculate nucleusIntracellular recordingsInhibitory influenceAction potentialsIntensity stimulationThreshold Ca2IPSPsNeuronsSpindle wavesPathological conditionsInhibitory Interactions between Perigeniculate GABAergic Neurons
Sanchez-Vives M, Bal T, McCormick D. Inhibitory Interactions between Perigeniculate GABAergic Neurons. Journal Of Neuroscience 1997, 17: 8894-8908. PMID: 9348356, PMCID: PMC6573073, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.17-22-08894.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetazolamideAction PotentialsAnimalsAnticonvulsantsAxonsBaclofenBicucullineCalciumCerebral CortexExcitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsFemaleFerretsGABA AgonistsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesGlutamic AcidMaleMuscimolNeural InhibitionNeuronsOrganophosphorus CompoundsPicrotoxinReceptors, GABA-AReceptors, GABA-BReceptors, PresynapticTetrodotoxinThalamic NucleiConceptsPGN neuronsPerigeniculate nucleusGABAB receptorsGABAergic neuronsIntracellular recordingsDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusActivation of inhibitionSpecific agonist muscimolGABAA receptor blockadeLow-threshold Ca2Lateral geniculate nucleusAverage reversal potentialBarrages of EPSPsFunctional GABAAPerigeniculate neuronsReceptor blockadeSlow IPSPBicuculline methiodideTonic dischargeAxon collateralsThalamocortical neuronsAgonist muscimolSubset of cellsGABAA receptorsGeniculate nucleusFunctional Dynamics of GABAergic Inhibition in the Thalamus
Kim U, Sanchez-Vives M, McCormick D. Functional Dynamics of GABAergic Inhibition in the Thalamus. Science 1997, 278: 130-134. PMID: 9311919, DOI: 10.1126/science.278.5335.130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsBicucullineDendritesFerretsGABA AgonistsGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesGlutamic AcidIn Vitro TechniquesLysineNeuronsOrganophosphorus CompoundsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPresynaptic TerminalsReceptors, GABA-AReceptors, GABA-BSynaptic TransmissionThalamic NucleiConceptsInhibitory postsynaptic potentialsGABAergic inhibitionThalamic reticularThalamocortical networkLow-frequency tonic dischargeGABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusPatterns of activityLateral geniculate nucleusSlow-wave sleepPerigeniculate neuronsTonic dischargeGABAB receptorsThalamocortical neuronsPerigeniculate cellsPostsynaptic potentialsGABAA receptorsGeniculate nucleusThalamocortical cellsNeuronsGeneration of activityReceptorsReticularDistinct patternsInhibitionModulation of spindle oscillations by acetylcholine, cholecystokinin and 1S,3R-ACPD in the ferret lateral geniculate and perigeniculate nuclei in vitro
Lee K, McCormick D. Modulation of spindle oscillations by acetylcholine, cholecystokinin and 1S,3R-ACPD in the ferret lateral geniculate and perigeniculate nuclei in vitro. Neuroscience 1997, 77: 335-350. PMID: 9472394, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(96)00481-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpindle wave generationInhibitory postsynaptic potentialsThalamocortical neuronsLocal applicationTonic dischargeSpindle wavesPostsynaptic potentialsPerigeniculate nucleusGlutamate metabotropic receptor agonistMetabotropic receptor agonistMembrane depolarizationEffects of neurotransmittersSlow-wave sleepPerigeniculate neuronsLeak potassium currentGABAergic cellsGABAergic neuronsLateral geniculateReceptor agonistTonic activityWave sleepPotassium currentThalamic networkACPDNeurons
1995
Electrophysiological and pharmacological properties of interneurons in the cat dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus
Pape H, McCormick D. Electrophysiological and pharmacological properties of interneurons in the cat dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus. Neuroscience 1995, 68: 1105-1125. PMID: 8544986, DOI: 10.1016/0306-4522(95)00205-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsCatsElectric StimulationElectrophysiologyExcitatory Amino Acid AgonistsExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsGABA-A Receptor AgonistsGABA-A Receptor AntagonistsGABA-B Receptor AgonistsGABA-B Receptor AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGeniculate BodiesIn Vitro TechniquesInterneuronsPatch-Clamp TechniquesThalamusConceptsDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusCat dorsal lateral geniculate nucleusLateral geniculate nucleusAction potentialsGeniculate nucleusGABAB receptor agonist baclofenGABAA receptor agonist muscimolSpontaneous action potential activityPharmacological propertiesStrong spike frequency adaptationSmall slow depolarizationSubpopulation of interneuronsReceptor agonist baclofenSpontaneous spike activityAction potential dischargeDorsal lateral geniculateReceptor agonist muscimolApplication of serotoninAction potential activityApplication of acetylcholineChloride equilibrium potentialHigh-frequency trainsSpike frequency adaptationUnique electrophysiological characteristicsAgonist baclofenAcetylcholine excites GABAergic neurons of the ferret perigeniculate nucleus through nicotinic receptors
Lee K, McCormick D. Acetylcholine excites GABAergic neurons of the ferret perigeniculate nucleus through nicotinic receptors. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1995, 73: 2123-2128. PMID: 7623105, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1995.73.5.2123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcholineAction PotentialsAnimalsCalciumFemaleFerretsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidMagnesiumMaleReceptors, NicotinicThalamusConceptsAction of acetylcholineSingle spike activityPerigeniculate nucleusPGN cellsGABAergic neuronsSpike activityLocal applicationDirect postsynaptic actionFerret thalamic slicesNicotinic antagonist hexamethoniumIntracellular recording techniquesAction potential firingLow-threshold Ca2Slow hyperpolarizing responseVitro. 2Antagonist hexamethoniumMembrane conductancePostsynaptic actionsGABAergic cellsMuscarinic antagonistMuscarinic receptorsDepolarizing responsePGN neuronsHyperpolarizing responseSynaptic transmission
1993
A model for 8–10 Hz spindling in interconnected thalamic relay and reticularis neurons
Destexhe A, McCormick D, Sejnowski T. A model for 8–10 Hz spindling in interconnected thalamic relay and reticularis neurons. Biophysical Journal 1993, 65: 2473-2477. PMID: 8312485, PMCID: PMC1225988, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3495(93)81297-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReticular cellsReticular thalamic cellsInhibitory postsynaptic potentialsIntrinsic oscillatory propertiesReticularis neuronsSpindle rhythmicityPostsynaptic potentialsInhibitory synapsesThalamic cellsThalamic relayThalamocortical cellsSilent periodSynaptic interactionsSpindle oscillationsRhythmic oscillationsCellsNeurotransmitter Control of Neocortical Neuronal Activity and Excitability
McCormick D, Wang Z, Huguenard J. Neurotransmitter Control of Neocortical Neuronal Activity and Excitability. Cerebral Cortex 1993, 3: 387-398. PMID: 7903176, DOI: 10.1093/cercor/3.5.387.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActivation of muscarinicMetabotropic receptorsPyramidal cellsLayers II/IIISingle spike activityGlutamate metabotropic receptorsDuration of EPSPsAction potential generationSpike frequency adaptationCurrent IAHPGABAergic neuronsCortical neuronsGABAA receptorsNMDA receptorsH2-histaminergicNeurotransmitter systemsNeurons resultsSerotoninergic receptorsCortical circuitsNeuronal activityNeurotransmitter controlNeuronal circuitsNeocortical neuronal activityAlpha 1Functional activation
1992
Cellular mechanisms underlying cholinergic and noradrenergic modulation of neuronal firing mode in the cat and guinea pig dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus
McCormick D. Cellular mechanisms underlying cholinergic and noradrenergic modulation of neuronal firing mode in the cat and guinea pig dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus. Journal Of Neuroscience 1992, 12: 278-289. PMID: 1309574, PMCID: PMC6575696, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.12-01-00278.1992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInward current responseSlow depolarizationIntracellular recordingsDorsal lateral geniculate neuronsCat LGNdDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusPertussis toxin-insensitive G proteinToxin-insensitive G proteinGABAB agonist baclofenSingle spike activityActivation of muscarinicLateral geniculate neuronsSubpopulation of neuronsApplication of AChApplication of noradrenalineLateral geniculate nucleusRhythmic oscillationsPossible involvementSingle-spike firingThalamocortical relay cellsG proteinsHigh-frequency burstsLGNd neuronsPostsynaptic actionsAgonist baclofen
1989
GABA as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in human cerebral cortex
McCormick D. GABA as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in human cerebral cortex. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1989, 62: 1018-1027. PMID: 2573696, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1989.62.5.1018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInhibitory postsynaptic potentialsGamma-aminobutyric acidEarly inhibitory postsynaptic potentialHuman cerebral cortexExcitatory postsynaptic potentialsAverage reversal potentialCerebral cortexInhibitory neurotransmitterPostsynaptic potentialsLate inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsSlow inhibitory postsynaptic potentialGABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic potentialsInitial excitatory postsynaptic potentialsReversal potentialGABAB agonist baclofenGABAB antagonist phaclofenGABAA antagonist bicucullineGABAA agonist muscimolParoxysmal epileptiform activityMajor inhibitory neurotransmitterVitro. 2Antagonist phaclofenMembrane conductanceAgonist baclofenAntagonist bicuculline
1986
Mechanisms of action of acetylcholine in the guinea‐pig cerebral cortex in vitro.
McCormick D, Prince D. Mechanisms of action of acetylcholine in the guinea‐pig cerebral cortex in vitro. The Journal Of Physiology 1986, 375: 169-194. PMID: 2879035, PMCID: PMC1182754, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.1986.sp016112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-pyramidal cellsSlow excitatory responsesPyramidal neuronesMechanism of actionAction potentialsExcitatory responsesInhibitory responsesACh applicationGuinea pig cerebral cortexLayer V pyramidal cellsInhibitory post-synaptic potentialsGABAergic synaptic transmissionRelease of GABAShort-latency excitationSlow depolarizing responseApparent input resistanceACh-induced hyperpolarizationApplication of acetylcholineGamma-aminobutyric acidGuinea pig neocortexPost-synaptic potentialsAverage reversal potentialBarrages of excitatoryMinimum onset latencyAction potential generationAcetylcholine induces burst firing in thalamic reticular neurones by activating a potassium conductance
McCormick D, Prince D. Acetylcholine induces burst firing in thalamic reticular neurones by activating a potassium conductance. Nature 1986, 319: 402-405. PMID: 2418361, DOI: 10.1038/319402a0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal activityCholinergic inhibitory mechanismSingle spike activityRole of acetylcholineApplication of acetylcholineCentral nervous systemIntrinsic membrane propertiesAcetylcholine inducesM2 subclassCholinergic actionCholinergic inhibitionCholinergic inputMuscarinic receptorsBurst dischargesExcitatory modulatorThalamic neuronesNervous systemSpike activityFiring patternsPotassium conductanceReticular neuronesAcetylcholineNeuronesReticular systemInhibitory mechanism
1985
Comparative electrophysiology of pyramidal and sparsely spiny stellate neurons of the neocortex
McCormick D, Connors B, Lighthall J, Prince D. Comparative electrophysiology of pyramidal and sparsely spiny stellate neurons of the neocortex. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1985, 54: 782-806. PMID: 2999347, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1985.54.4.782.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegular-spiking cellsAction potentialsSpiny stellate neuronsIntracellular recording techniquesAnterior cingulate areaDistinct neuronal classesAnterior cingulate cortexProminent afterhyperpolarizationTonic currentsStellate neuronsMean durationTrain of spikesCingulate areasFluorescent dye Lucifer Yellow CHDye Lucifer Yellow CHSynaptic pathwaysIntracellular injectionSpike frequencyCingulate cortexFast spikingSpike riseElectrophysiological propertiesNeuronal classesGuinea pigsComparative electrophysiology