Coupled action potential and calcium dynamics underlie robust spontaneous firing in dopaminergic neurons.
Phys Biol
; 21(2)2024 Mar 01.
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ABSTRACT
Dopaminergic neurons are specialized cells in the substantia nigra, tasked with dopamine secretion. This secretion relies on intracellular calcium signaling coupled to neuronal electrical activity. These neurons are known to display spontaneous calcium oscillationsin-vitroandin-vivo, even in synaptic isolation, controlling the basal dopamine levels. Here we outline a kinetic model for the ion exchange across the neuronal plasma membrane. Crucially, we relax the assumption of constant, cytoplasmic sodium and potassium concentration. We show that sodium-potassium dynamics are strongly coupled to calcium dynamics and are essential for the robustness of spontaneous firing frequency. The model predicts several regimes of electrical activity, including tonic and 'burst' oscillations, and predicts the switch between those in response to perturbations. 'Bursting' correlates with increased calcium amplitudes, while maintaining constant average, allowing for a vast change in the calcium signal responsible for dopamine secretion. All the above traits provide the flexibility to create rich action potential dynamics that are crucial for cellular function.
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Neurônios Dopaminérgicos
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2024
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