Summary
This paper examines the functional consequences of cone pathway signaling to M1 and M2 cells, finding that the On pathway forms the primary excitatory synaptic input to both M1 and M2 cells, with this input being more influential in shaping the light-evoked responses and resting membrane properties of M2 cells than M1 cells.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of cone pathway signaling in shaping the light-evoked responses and resting membrane properties of M1 and M2 cells, which are involved in cognitive function and memory.
Eye health: The paper examines the morphological features of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which are important for eye health.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study's findings on the differential reliance upon cone-mediated phototransduction by ipRGC subpopulations could have implications for lighting design considerations.
Author(s)
TM Schmidt, P Kofuji
Publication Year
2010
Number of Citations
140
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