2005
The primate amygdala: Neuronal representations of the viscosity, fat texture, temperature, grittiness and taste of foods
Kadohisa M, Verhagen J, Rolls E. The primate amygdala: Neuronal representations of the viscosity, fat texture, temperature, grittiness and taste of foods. Neuroscience 2005, 132: 33-48. PMID: 15780464, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2004.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmygdala neuronsOral stimuliPrimate amygdalaFood intakeResponsive neuronsPathophysiological processesTaste representationsNeuronsFat textureAppetitive responsesStimulus-reinforcement learningTaste of foodNeuronal representationsAmygdalaIntakeFatty acidsFlavor of foodFundamental evidenceFood selectionStimuliBehavioral responsesFood textureFoodCapsaicinBrain
2004
Orbitofrontal cortex: neuronal representation of oral temperature and capsaicin in addition to taste and texture
Kadohisa M, Rolls E, Verhagen J. Orbitofrontal cortex: neuronal representation of oral temperature and capsaicin in addition to taste and texture. Neuroscience 2004, 127: 207-221. PMID: 15219683, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2004.04.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrbitofrontal cortexOral temperatureCortical areasSingle neuronsSomatosensory cortical areasPrimate cortical areasPrimate orbitofrontal cortexPalatability of foodResponsive neuronsMacaque orbitofrontal cortexSite of convergenceFirst evidenceNeuronal responsesCold stimuliNeuronal levelNeuronsC. TwentyCapsaicinDegrees C. TwentyCortexPrimary tastesNeuronal representationsDegrees CStimuliTuning profiles