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Somatostatin and the cerebral cortex.

R Robbins

    Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Researchers reviewed the regulation of immunoreactive somatostatin (IRS) secretion by unique cortical interneurons. Key secretagogues and the role of somatostatin in brain function and disease were explored.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The cerebral cortex contains a distinct population of interneurons expressing somatostatin.
    • These somatostatinergic cells play a crucial role in cortical function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the regulation of immunoreactive somatostatin (IRS) secretion from cortical interneurons.
    • To elucidate the role of somatostatin in cerebral cortical function and CNS diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of IRS secretion regulation.
    • Analysis of molecules stimulating IRS release.
    • Examination of somatostatin's electrophysiologic effects.
    • Review of abnormal IRS levels in human CNS diseases.

    Main Results:

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    • Acetylcholine, glutamic acid, VIP, CCK, and metenkephalin identified as IRS secretagogues.
    • Electrophysiologic effects of somatostatin detailed.
    • Abnormal IRS levels linked to human CNS diseases.

    Conclusions:

    • A working model for the somatostatinergic cell's role in cortical function was formulated.
    • Understanding IRS secretion is key to understanding cortical function and neurological disorders.