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Modulation of synaptic transmission in neocortex by network activities

Sylvain Crochet1, Sylvain Chauvette, Sofiane Boucetta

  • 1Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Laval University, Québec, G1K 7P4, Canada.

Summary

Cortical network activity reduces excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) efficacy due to shunting and increased failures. Safe information transfer requires synchronized presynaptic neuron activity for effective cortical integration.

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