Thalamic neuron, zebra finch DLM: Integration of pallidal and cortical inputs (Goldberg et al. 2012)

This is a single-compartment model of a zebra finch thalamic relay neuron from nucleus DLM. It is used to explore the interaction between cortex-like glutamatergic input and pallidum-like GABAergic input as they control the spiking output of these neurons.

Model Type: Neuron or other electrically excitable cell

Cell Type(s): Thalamus geniculate nucleus/lateral principal GLU cell; Thalamus DLM projection neuron

Receptors: GabaA; AMPA

Transmitters: Gaba; Glutamate

Model Concept(s): Synaptic Integration; Rebound firing

Simulation Environment: Mathematica

Implementer(s): Farries, Michael A. [michael.farries at utsa.edu]

References:

Goldberg JH, Farries MA, Fee MS. (2012). Integration of cortical and pallidal inputs in the basal ganglia-recipient thalamus of singing birds. Journal of neurophysiology. 108 [PubMed]