The subparafascicular thalamic nucleus of the rat receives projection fibers from the inferior colliculus and auditory cortex
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The sources of afferent fibers to the subparafascicular thalamic nucleus (SPF) of the rat were investigated by the retrograde WGA-HRP and anterograde PHA-L methods. Layer V of the areas 3, 1 and 2 of the temporal cortex as well as the dorsal and external cortices of the inferior colliculus were found to send projection fibers to the whole rostrocaudal extent of the SPF bilaterally with a clear-cut ipsilateral dominance. The results indicate that the SPF of the rat may constitute a relay nucleus in the central auditory pathways.
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Tracing studies in rodents have shown that the PIL receives inputs from sensory regions such as the inferior and superior colliculus, auditory cortex, and spinal cord and projects to socially relevant brain regions including the PVH, lateral septum, MPOA, and medial amygdala.
“Tracing studies conducted in rodents have provided anatomical support for this theory, demonstrating that the PIL receives inputs from sensory regions such as the inferior and superior colliculus, auditory cortex, and spinal cord (3, 7-10) and projects to socially relevant brain regions including the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVH), the lateral septum, medial preoptic area (MPOA)”
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- Authors
- Yasui, Y., Kayahara, T., Nakano, K., & Mizuno, N.
- Affiliations
- Mie University (JP)
- Kyoto University (JP)
- Corresponding author
- Yasui, Yukihiko
- Venue
- Brain Research
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 1990-12
- Volume
- 537
- Issue
- 1-2
- Pages
- 323-327
- ISSN
- 0006-8993 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2022670142
- Cited by
- 36
- References
- 13
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2013: 3
- FWCI
- 0.47
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Brain Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Developmental Biology › Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Keywords
- inferior colliculus, auditory cortex, afferent projections, central auditory pathway, temporal cortex
- MeSH terms
- Animals, Auditory Cortex, Horseradish Peroxidase, Inferior Colliculi, Neural Pathways, Neurons, Neurons, Afferent, Phytohemagglutinins, Thalamic Nuclei, Wheat Germ Agglutinins, Wheat Germ Agglutinin-Horseradish Peroxidase Conjugate, Rats
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