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Synchronization stability of epileptic brain network with higher-order interactions
Zhaohui Li1,2, Chenlong Wang1, Mindi Li1
1School of Information Science and Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|January 16, 2025
Summary
Epilepsy research reveals brain network synchronization stability, not just strength, is key. Increased stability before seizure termination suggests a self-regulation mechanism, highlighting higher-order interactions in brain networks.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Complex Systems
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Epilepsy is characterized by abnormal neuronal excitability and synchronization.
- Previous research primarily focused on synchronization strength, neglecting synchronization stability in epileptic brain networks.
- Understanding network dynamics is crucial for deciphering seizure mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel hypergraph brain network (HGBN) model for analyzing epileptic brain synchronization.
- To investigate the synchronization stability framework using a nonlinear coupled oscillation dynamic model (generalized Kuramoto model) in HGBNs.
- To quantify synchronization stability and explore its relationship with seizure termination and brain network topology.
Main Methods:
- Construction of hypergraph brain networks (HGBNs) based on phase synchronization.
- Application of the synchronization stability framework from the generalized Kuramoto model.
- Quantification of synchronization stability via eigenvalue spectrum of the higher-order Laplacian matrix in HGBNs.
Main Results:
- Synchronization stability slightly decreased in early seizure stages but significantly increased before seizure termination.
- Variations in synchronization stability correlate with topological changes in epileptogenic zones (EZs).
- Higher-order interactions were verified to enhance the synchronization stability of HGBNs.
Conclusions:
- The study validates the synchronization stability framework for HGBNs in epilepsy research.
- Increased synchronization stability prior to seizure termination suggests an emergency self-regulation mechanism.
- Higher-order interactions and epileptogenic zone topology play significant roles in epileptic seizure termination.
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