@inbook{1f843e5bf12d47beb3fb88caf31b304a,
title = "Using a computational model to analyze the effects of firing frequency on synchrony of a network of gap junction-coupled hypoglossal motoneurons",
abstract = "Hypoglossal motoneurons (HMs) are located in the brainstem and play an important role in the maintenance of upper airway patency. HMs are known to be coupled to one another via gap junctions and exhibit synchronous firing behavior when driven by premotor inputs. In the current study, we used a computational model to analyze the influence of firing frequency on synchronous firing behavior of a network of gap junction-coupled HMs. As there are many factors that can influence excitability and firing frequency of HMs, our simulations were focused on the effects of modulation of SK channel conductance and the magnitude of the input currents as a means of modifying firing frequency. Our simulations revealed that regardless of the mechanism by which firing frequency was modulated, increasing the firing frequency disrupted the synchrony in gap junction-coupled HM networks with low, medium, and high levels of gap junction coupling.",
keywords = "Computational model, Coupling, Firing frequency, Gap junctions, Hypoglossal motoneurons, Network synchrony",
author = "Heraldo Memelli and Horn, \{Kyle G.\} and Wittie, \{Larry D.\} and Solomon, \{Irene C.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2014 Elsevier B.V.",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-444-63488-7.00006-9",
language = "English",
series = "Progress in Brain Research",
publisher = "Elsevier B.V.",
number = "C",
pages = "99--111",
booktitle = "Progress in Brain Research",
edition = "C",
}