Parvalbumin Interneurons of Hippocampus Tune Population Activity at Theta Frequency.
Title | Parvalbumin Interneurons of Hippocampus Tune Population Activity at Theta Frequency. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Amilhon B, Huh CYL, Manseau F, Ducharme G, Nichol H, Adamantidis A, Williams S |
Journal | Neuron |
Volume | 86 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 1277-89 |
Date Published | 2015 Jun 03 |
ISSN | 1097-4199 |
Abstract | Hippocampal theta rhythm arises from a combination of recently described intrinsic theta oscillators and inputs from multiple brain areas. Interneurons expressing the markers parvalbumin (PV) and somatostatin (SOM) are leading candidates to participate in intrinsic rhythm generation and principal cell (PC) coordination in distal CA1 and subiculum. We tested their involvement by optogenetically activating and silencing PV or SOM interneurons in an intact hippocampus preparation that preserves intrinsic connections and oscillates spontaneously at theta frequencies. Despite evidence suggesting that SOM interneurons are crucial for theta, optogenetic manipulation of these interneurons modestly influenced theta rhythm. However, SOM interneurons were able to strongly modulate temporoammonic inputs. In contrast, activation of PV interneurons powerfully controlled PC network and rhythm generation optimally at 8 Hz, while continuously silencing them disrupted theta. Our results thus demonstrate a pivotal role of PV but not SOM interneurons for PC synchronization and the emergence of intrinsic hippocampal theta. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.neuron.2015.05.027 |
Alternate Journal | Neuron |
PubMed ID | 26050044 |