关键词:
AHP, after-spike hyperpolarization
B
1–4
, identifiable Müller cells of Bulbar region
CC, contralaterally and caudally projecting interneuron
DC, dorsal cell
DA, dopamine
EC, edge cell
eCC, excitatory CC interneuron
EIN, excitatory interneuron
EPSP, excitatory postsynaptic potential
F-I, frequency versus current relationship
GABA, gamma-aminobutyric acid
GI, giant interneuron
HRP, horseradish peroxidase
5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine
I
1–2
, identifiable Müller cells of the Isthmic region
iCC, inhibitory CC interneuron
IIN, inhibitory interneuron
IPSP, inhibitory postsynaptic potential
LIN, lateral interneuron
M
1–3
, identifiable Müller cells of the Mesencephalon
MN, motoneuron
Mth, Mauthner cell
NMDA,
N
-methyl-
d
-aspartate
PSP, postsynaptic potential
RRN, rhombencephalic reticular nucleus
VR, ventral root
摘要:
Among the advantages offered by the lamprey brainstem and spinal cord for studies of the structure and function of the nervous system is the unique identifiability of several pairs of reticulospinal neurons in the brainstem. These neurons have been exploited in investigations of the patterns of sensory input to these cells and the patterns of their outputs to spinal neurons, but no doubt these cells could be used much more effectively in exploring their roles in descending control of the spinal cord. The variability of cell positions of neurons in the spinal cord has precluded the recognition of unique spinal neurons. However, classes of nerve cells can be readily defined and characterized within the lamprey spinal cord and this has led to progress in understanding the cellular and synaptic mechanisms of locomotor activity. In addition, both the identifiable reticulospinal cells and the various spinal nerve cell classes and their known synaptic interactions have been used to demonstrate the degree and specificity of regeneration within the lamprey nervous system. The lack of uniquely identifiable cells within the lamprey spinal cord has hampered progress in these areas, especially in gaining a full understanding of the locomotor network and how neuromodulation of the network is accomplished. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.