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Phase-response curves and synchronized neural networks

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Smeal, Roy M., Ermentrout, G. Bard, White, John A.·2010·Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

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We review the principal assumptions underlying the application of phase-response curves (PRCs) to synchronization in neuronal networks. The PRC measures how much a given synaptic input perturbs spike timing in a neural oscillator. Among other applications, PRCs make explicit predictions about whether a given network of interconnected neurons will synchronize, as is often observed in cortical structures. Regarding the assumptions of the PRC theory, we conclude: (i) The assumption of noise-tolerant cellular oscillations at or near the network frequency holds in some but not all cases. (ii) Reduced models for PRC-based analysis can be formally related to more realistic models. (iii) Spike-rate adaptation limits PRC-based analysis but does not invalidate it. (iv) The dependence of PRCs on synaptic location emphasizes the importance of improving methods of synaptic stimulation. (v) New methods can distinguish between oscillations that derive from mutual connections and those arising from common drive. (vi) It is helpful to assume linear summation of effects of synaptic inputs; experiments with trains of inputs call this assumption into question. (vii) Relatively subtle changes in network structure can invalidate PRC-based predictions. (viii) Heterogeneity in the preferred frequencies of component neurons does not invalidate PRC analysis, but can annihilate synchronous activity.

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  • One way to demonstrate that a site is involved in the tremor oscillation-generating pacemaker circuit (including its inputs), rather than in propagating already established oscillations to anterior horn cells, is to establish whether low frequency stimulation can entrain tremor through modulation of the oscillatory neural activity at the stimulation site.

    “One way to demonstrate that a site is involved in the tremor oscillation-generating pacemaker circuit (including its inputs), rather than in propagating already established oscillations to anterior horn cells, is to establish whether low frequency stimulation can entrain tremor through modulation of the oscillatory neural activity at the stimulation site (Walker et al., 1982; Ermentrout, 1996; Sme”

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    Section 4 (page not provided) says perturbations shift the phase when oscillatory dynamics arise locally, but not when they are driven by a distant oscillator. This supports the proposed distinction between a rhythm-generating site and a site receiving an established rhythm. The paper does not address low-frequency stimulation of tremor or propagation to anterior horn cells. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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  • In Parkinson's disease, the entrainment of tremor through stimulation in the ventrolateral thalamus and subthalamic nucleus strongly implies that both regions are involved in the tremor pacemaker circuit of rest tremor.

    “In Parkinson’s disease the entrainment of tremor through stimulation in the ventrolateral thalamus and subthalamic nucleus strongly implies that both regions are involved in the tremor pacemaker circuit of rest tremor (Hansel et al., 1995; Ermentrout, 1996; Smeal et al., 2010).”

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    The Introduction links synchronized neural activity to Parkinson’s disease and says phase-response curves can offer insight into entrainment and pacemaker mechanisms. Searches for ventrolateral thalamus, subthalamic nucleus, stimulation, and rest tremor found no passage in our copy addressing whether those regions form part of a rest-tremor pacemaker circuit. (LLM, conf=0.73)

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Authors
Smeal, R. M., Ermentrout, G. B., & White, J. A.
Affiliations
  • University of Utah (US)
  • Department of Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
Corresponding author
Smeal, Roy M.
Venue
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Published
2010-08-12
Volume
365
Issue
1551
Pages
2407-2422
ISSN
  • 0962-8436 (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-2970
OpenAlex
W2131397159
Cited by
198
References
177
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FWCI
9.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Civil War Book Review (submittedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH085074)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural dynamics and brain function
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Statistical and Nonlinear Physics › stochastic dynamics and bifurcation
Keywords
phase response curve, neuronal synchronization, neural oscillators, spike timing, spike frequency adaptation, common drive, network heterogeneity, cortical oscillations
MeSH terms
Action Potentials, Animals, Biological Clocks, Computer Simulation, Models, Neurological, Nerve Net, Neurons, Synapses

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