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Glial tone of aggression

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Asano, Yuki, Sasaki, Daichi, Ikoma, Yoko, Matsui, Ko·2024·Neuroscience Research

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Anger transition is often abrupt. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms responsible for switching and modulating aggression levels. The cerebellum is considered a center for motor coordination and learning; however, its connection to social behavior has long been observed. Here, we used the resident-intruder paradigm in male mice and examined local field potential (LFP) changes, glial cytosolic ion fluctuations, and vascular dynamics in the cerebellar vermis throughout various phases of a combat sequence. Notably, we observed the emergence of theta-band oscillations in the LFP and sustained elevations in glial Ca2+ levels during combat breakups. When astrocytes, including Bergmann glial cells, were photoactivated using channelrhodopsin-2, the theta-band emerged and an early combat breakup occurred. Within a single combat sequence, rapid alteration of offensive (fight) and passive (flight) responses were observed, which roughly correlated with decreases and increases in glial Ca2+, respectively. Neuron-glial interactions in the cerebellar vermis may play a role in adjusting Purkinje cell excitability and setting the tone of aggression. Future anger management strategies and clinical control of excessive aggression and violent behavior may be realized by developing a therapeutic strategy that adjusts glial activity in the cerebellum.

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Authors
Asano, Y., Sasaki, D., Ikoma, Y., & Matsui, K.
Affiliations
Tohoku University (JP)
Corresponding author
Matsui, Ko
Venue
Neuroscience Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2024-05
Volume
202
Pages
39-51
ISSN
0168-0102 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4388979173
Cited by
9
References
65
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 5
FWCI
1.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Neuroscience Research (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Uehara Memorial Foundation
  • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (18H05110, 19H03338, 20H05046, 20H05896, 22H02713, 22K15218, 22KJ0255, 22KJ0262, 23H04659)
  • NOVARTIS Foundation (Japan) for the Promotion of Science
  • Research Foundation for Opto-Science and Technology
  • Takeda Science Foundation
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural dynamics and brain function
Keywords
aggression, cerebellum, cerebellar vermis, astrocytes, Bergmann glia, theta oscillations, local field potentials, resident-intruder paradigm, Purkinje cells, neuron-glia interactions, anger management, vascular dynamics
MeSH terms
Aggression, Animals, Astrocytes, Calcium, Cerebellum, Male, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Neuroglia, Mice

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