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Distinct populations of cortical pyramidal neurons mediate drug reward and aversion

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  • A. F. Garcia

    (Seattle Children’s Research Institute
    University of Washington)

  • E. A. Crummy

    (Seattle Children’s Research Institute
    University of Washington)

  • I. G. Webb

    (Seattle Children’s Research Institute)

  • M. N. Nooney

    (Seattle Children’s Research Institute)

  • S. M. Ferguson

    (Seattle Children’s Research Institute
    University of Washington
    University of Washington)

Abstract

Processing within the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is crucial for the patterning of appropriate behavior, and ACC dysfunction following chronic drug use is thought to play a major role in drug addiction. However, cortical pyramidal projection neurons can be subdivided into two major types (intratelencephalic (IT) and pyramidal tract (PT)), with distinct inputs and projection targets, molecular and receptor profiles, morphologies and electrophysiological properties. Yet, how each of these cell populations modulate behavior related to addiction is unknown. We demonstrate that PT neurons regulate the positive features of a drug experience whereas IT neurons regulate the negative features. These findings support a revised theory of cortical function in addiction, with distinct cells and circuits mediating reward and aversion.

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  • A. F. Garcia & E. A. Crummy & I. G. Webb & M. N. Nooney & S. M. Ferguson, 2021. "Distinct populations of cortical pyramidal neurons mediate drug reward and aversion," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 12(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:12:y:2021:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-20526-0
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-20526-0
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