Advances in approaches to study cell-type specific cortical circuits throughout development

Hanson, Meretta A. and Wester, Jason C. (2022) Advances in approaches to study cell-type specific cortical circuits throughout development. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 16. ISSN 1662-5102

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Abstract

Neurons in the neocortex and hippocampus are diverse and form synaptic connections that depend on their type. Recent work has improved our understanding of neuronal cell-types and how to target them for experiments. This is crucial for investigating cortical circuit architecture, as the current catalog of established cell-type specific circuit motifs is small relative to the diversity of neuronal subtypes. Some of these motifs are found throughout the cortex, suggesting they are canonical circuits necessary for basic computations. However, the extent to which circuit organization is stereotyped across the brain or varies by cortical region remains unclear. Cortical circuits are also plastic, and their organization evolves throughout each developmental stage. Thus, experimental access to neuronal subtypes with temporal control is essential for studying cortical structure and function. In this mini review, we highlight several recent advances to target specific neuronal subtypes and study their synaptic connectivity and physiology throughout development. We emphasize approaches that combine multiple techniques, provide examples of successful applications, and describe potential future applications of novel tools.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Library > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 23 Mar 2023 09:55
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2024 05:59
URI: http://open.journal4submit.com/id/eprint/1707

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