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Cholinergic dysfunction alters synaptic integration between thalamostriatal and corticostriatal inputs in DYT1 dystonia.
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience - 29 Aug 2012
Sciamanna Giuseppe, Tassone Annalisa, Mandolesi Georgia, Puglisi Francesca, Ponterio Giulia, Martella Giuseppina, Madeo Graziella, Bernardi Giorgio, Standaert David G, Bonsi Paola, Pisani Antonio
Abstract excerpt
Projections from thalamic intralaminar nuclei convey sensory signals to striatal cholinergic interneurons. These neurons respond with a pause in their pacemaking activity, enabling synaptic integration with cortical inputs to medium spiny neurons (MSNs), thus playing a crucial role in motor funct...
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