Background synaptic activity in rat entorhinal cortical neurones:differential control of transmitter release by presynaptic receptors

Abstract

The entorhinal cortex (EC) is a key brain area controlling both hippocampal input and output via neurones in layer II and layer V, respectively. It is also a pivotal area in the generation and propagation of epilepsies involving the temporal lobe. We have previously shown that within the network of the EC, neurones in layer V are subject to powerful synaptic excitation but weak inhibition, whereas the reverse is true in layer II. The deep layers are also highly susceptible to acutely provoked epileptogenesis. Considerable evidence now points to a role of spontaneous background synaptic activity in control of neuronal, and hence network, excitability. In the present article we describe results of studies where we have compared background release of the excitatory transmitter, glutamate, and the inhibitory transmitter, GABA, in the two layers, the role of this background release in the balance of excitability, and its control by presynaptic auto- and heteroreceptors on presynaptic terminals. © The Physiological Society 2004.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2004.076133
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Pharmacy School
College of Health & Life Sciences > Clinical and Systems Neuroscience
College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment (AIHN)
College of Health & Life Sciences
Additional Information: Symposium on Structure and Function Correlates in Neurons and Networks held in Honour of Eberhard H Buhl, Leeds, ENGLAND, SEP 10, 2004 Funding: NC3Rs [G1000059]; University of Bath; BBSRC
Uncontrolled Keywords: Physiology
Publication ISSN: 1469-7793
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024 08:09
Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2015 14:20
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Published Date: 2005-01
Authors: Jones, Roland S.G.
Woodhall, Gavin L. (ORCID Profile 0000-0003-1281-9008)

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