Synaptic up-scaling preserves motor circuit output after chronic, natural inactivity

Neural systems use homeostatic plasticity to maintain normal brain functions and to prevent abnormal activity. Surprisingly, homeostatic mechanisms that regulate circuit output have mainly been demonstrated during artificial and/or pathological perturbations. Natural, physiological scenarios that ac...

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Main Authors: Joseph M Santin, Mauricio Vallejo, Lynn K Hartzler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2017-09-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/30005