The Plasticity of Pyramidal Neurons in the Behaving Brain

Overview

Journal Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci

Specialty Biology

Date 2024 Jun 10

PMID 38853566

Authors

Elena Regele-Blasco

Lucy M Palmer

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Abstract

Neurons are plastic. That is, they change their activity according to different behavioural conditions. This endows pyramidal neurons with an incredible computational power for the integration and processing of synaptic inputs. Plasticity can be investigated at different levels of investigation within a single neuron, from spines to dendrites, to synaptic input. Although most of our knowledge stems from the brain slice preparation, plasticity plays a vital role during behaviour by providing a flexible substrate for the execution of appropriate actions in our ever-changing environment. Owing to advances in recording techniques, the plasticity of neurons and the neural networks in which they are embedded is now beginning to be realized in the intact brain. This review focuses on the structural and functional synaptic plasticity of pyramidal neurons with a specific focus on the latest developments from studies. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue 'Long-term potentiation: 50 years on'.

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