1996
Abolition of Spindle Oscillations by Serotonin and Norepinephrine in the Ferret Lateral Geniculate and Perigeniculate Nuclei In Vitro
Lee K, McCormick D. Abolition of Spindle Oscillations by Serotonin and Norepinephrine in the Ferret Lateral Geniculate and Perigeniculate Nuclei In Vitro. Neuron 1996, 17: 309-321. PMID: 8780654, DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80162-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpindle wave generationThalamocortical neuronsSpindle wavesPerigeniculate nucleusLocal applicationDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusHyperpolarization-activated cation current IhModulation of IhLateral geniculate nucleusBeta-adrenergic agonistsAdenylyl cyclase activatorGABAergic cellsLateral geniculateChannel blockersGeniculate nucleusNorepinephrineLamina A1Current IhNeuronsSpindle oscillationsCyclase activatorSerotoninIHBlockersAgonistsWhat Stops Synchronized Thalamocortical Oscillations?
Bal T, McCormick D. What Stops Synchronized Thalamocortical Oscillations? Neuron 1996, 17: 297-308. PMID: 8780653, DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80161-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Developmental 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
1987
Post‐natal development of electrophysiological properties of rat cerebral cortical pyramidal neurones.
McCormick D, Prince D. Post‐natal development of electrophysiological properties of rat cerebral cortical pyramidal neurones. The Journal Of Physiology 1987, 393: 743-762. PMID: 2895811, PMCID: PMC1192421, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.1987.sp016851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCortical pyramidal neuronesPost-natal developmentImmature neuronesAction potentialsPyramidal neuronesCortical layer V pyramidal neuronsElectrophysiological propertiesRat sensorimotor cortical slicesLayer V pyramidal neuronsDependent action potentialsApparent input resistanceSensorimotor cortical slicesThird week postPyramidal neuronsCortical slicesIntracellular recordingsWeek postCortical neuronesNeuronesInput resistanceAdult neuronesLonger durationSpecific membrane resistanceInward rectificationAgeActions of acetylcholine in the guinea‐pig and cat medial and lateral geniculate nuclei, in vitro.
McCormick D, Prince D. Actions of acetylcholine in the guinea‐pig and cat medial and lateral geniculate nuclei, in vitro. The Journal Of Physiology 1987, 392: 147-165. PMID: 2833597, PMCID: PMC1192298, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.1987.sp016774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRapid excitatory responseSlow depolarizationApplication of acetylcholineLateral geniculate nucleusGeniculate nucleusMuscarinic hyperpolarizationExcitatory responsesMuscarinic receptorsReversal potentialDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusGeniculate neuronesApparent input conductanceSingle spike activityIntracellular recording techniquesAction of acetylcholineACh-induced hyperpolarizationExtrapolated reversal potentialSingle-spike firingMechanism of actionMembrane potentialBath applicationBurst firingBurst dischargesSynaptic transmissionThalamic slices