Cerebellar molecular layer interneurons - computational properties and roles in learning.
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Summary, in English
In recent years there has been an increased interest in the function of inhibitory interneurons. In the cerebellum this interest has been paired with successes in obtaining recordings from these neurons in vivo and genetic manipulations to probe their function during behavioral tasks such as motor learning. This review focuses on a synthesis of recent findings on the computational properties that these neurons confer to the cerebellar circuitry and on their recently discovered capacity for plasticity and learning in vivo. Since the circuitry of the cerebellar cortex is relatively well-defined, the specificity with which the potential roles of these interneurons can be described will help to guide new avenues of research on the functions of interneurons in general.
Department/s
Publishing year
2010
Language
English
Pages
524-532
Publication/Series
Trends in Neurosciences
Volume
33
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Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Elsevier
Topic
- Neurosciences
Status
Published
Research group
- Neural Basis of Sensorimotor Control
- Neuronano Research Center (NRC)
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1878-108X