Functional Convergence of Autonomic and Sensorimotor Processing in the Lateral Cerebellum

Journal article (2020)

Authors

Vincenzo Romano Erasmus MC
Silvia Cazzanelli Erasmus MC
Roberta Mazza Erasmus MC
Yang Ma Erasmus MC
C. Strydis Erasmus MC
M Negrello Erasmus MC
Laurens W.J. Bosman Erasmus MC
Chris I. De Zeeuw Erasmus MC, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience NIN - KNAW
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Plasticity Electrophysiology Optogenetics Respiration Purkinje cells Cerebellum Phase dependent responses Sensorimotor behavior Whisker stimulation Whisking
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07-07-2020

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English

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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.