"We combine bifurcation analysis with the theory of canard-induced mixed mode oscillations to investigate the dynamics of a novel form of bursting. This bursting oscillation, which arises from a model of the electrical activity of a pituitary cell, is characterized by small impulses or spikes riding on top of an elevated voltage plateau. ..."
Model Type: Neuron or other electrically excitable cell
Cell Type(s): Pituitary cell
Model Concept(s): Bursting; Oscillations; Bifurcation
Simulation Environment: XPP (web link to model)
References:
Vo T, Bertram R, Tabak J, Wechselberger M. (2010). Mixed mode oscillations as a mechanism for pseudo-plateau bursting. Journal of computational neuroscience. 28 [PubMed]