Keeping inhibition timely

Neuron. 2006 Jan 5;49(1):8-9. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2005.12.015.

Abstract

GABAergic interneurons play a key role in orchestrating cortical network oscillations. In this issue of Neuron, two studies (Bacci and Huguenard and Vida et al.) identify how networks of fast-spiking interneurons can enhance the regularity, precision, and robustness of their own rhythmicity via individual and collective self-innervation.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Action Potentials
  • Animals
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiology*
  • Interneurons / physiology*
  • Nerve Net / physiology
  • Neural Inhibition / physiology*
  • Neuronal Plasticity / physiology*
  • Periodicity*
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / metabolism*

Substances

  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid