Abstract
Romano et al. show that cerebellar Purkinje cell activity follows the respiratory rhythm during rest. Triggered by sensory input, Purkinje cells can alter their activity and thereby accelerate the timing of the next inspiration. Concomitantly, they also augment whisker movements, highlighting a coordinating role in aligning autonomic and sensorimotor behaviors.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 107867 |
Journal | Cell Reports |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jul 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cerebellum
- electrophysiology
- optogenetics
- phase dependent responses
- plasticity
- Purkinje cells
- respiration
- sensorimotor behavior
- whisker stimulation
- whisking