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Chapter 6: Cortical Depression

      https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814324533_0006Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
      Abstract:

      The following sections are included:

      • News and Views

      • Summary

      • Introduction

      • LTD in mammalian central nervous system

      • Frequency-dependent relationship for inducing LTD

      • LTD in ACC pyramidal neurons

      • Requirement of NMDA receptor activation and postsynaptic calcium

      • NR2A- vs. NR2B-containing NMDA receptors are required for the induction of LTD

      • NMDA receptor-independent form of LTD

      • Postsynaptic expression of LTD

      • Genetic studies of LTD

      • LTD in other pain-related cortical areas

      • Functional implication for cortical LTD

      • Conclusion

      • References