Updating the picture of layer 2/3 VIP-expressing interneuron function in the mouse cerebral cortex
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Updating the picture of layer 2/3 VIP-expressing interneuron function in the mouse cerebral cortex
Abstract
For years, interneurons expressing vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) interneurons and their function within the neocortex have been shrouded in mystery. Their relatively small size and minimal representation in the cortex have made investigation difficult. Due to their service role performed in co‑operation with glia and blood vessels to supply energy during neuronal activation in the brain, the contribution of VIP interneurons to local neuronal circuit function was not appreciated. VIP interneurons in the neocortex account for roughly 12% of all interneurons. They have been described as a subgroup of the third largest population of 5-hydroxytryptamine 3a (5HT3a) receptor‑expressing interneurons, non‑overlapping with interneuron populations expressing parvalbumin (PV) or somatostatin (SST). However, it was recently shown that only half of VIP interneurons display a 5HT3a receptor response and a subset of VIP interneurons in visual cortex co‑express SST. Over the last several years, due to new technical advancements, many facts have emerged relating to VIP interneuron phylogenetic origin, operational mechanisms within local circuits and functional significance. Some of these discoveries have dramatically shifted the perception of VIP interneurons. This review focuses on the function of the VIP interneurons residing in layer 2/3 of the mouse neocortex.
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