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