1. Electrophysiological Features of Neurons in the Mesencephalic Trigeminal Nuclei.
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Xing JL, Hu SJ, and Yang J
- Subjects
- Animals, Humans, Mesencephalon cytology, Sensory Receptor Cells cytology, Trigeminal Nuclei cytology, Electrophysiological Phenomena physiology, Mesencephalon physiology, Sensory Receptor Cells physiology, Trigeminal Nuclei physiology
- Abstract
Mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus (Mes V) neurons represent an uncommon class of primary sensory neurons. Besides receiving somatosensory information, Mes V neurons are also involved in regulating multisensory information. The present review first describes the passive features as well as three important currents, followed by a distinct excitability classification and a description of the excitability transition of Mes V neurons. Furthermore, their resonance property, the existence of membrane oscillation and electrical coupling which may promote strong synchronization, as well as their function in controlling stretch reflex activity, are discussed., (© 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- 2014
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