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BNSTAL-5HT (HYP-DEP) neuron, nomenclature (acronym): Hammack et al. (Hammack)
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Cell type (class)Nomenclature (Acronym) DefinitionRelation of BNSTAL-5HT (HYP-DEP) neuron
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BNSTALG Type I neuronHammack et al. (Hammack)

Type I neurons accounted for 29% of all recorded BNSTALG neurons, had a resting membrane potential (Vm) of -60.0 ± 0.6 mV, and a mean input resistance (Rm) of 452.6 ± 30.0 MOhms. In response to transient (750-ms) hyperpolarizing current injection, Type I neurons exhibited a characteristic depolarizing sag (rectification) in their voltage response that was both time dependent and voltage dependent, such that the amplitude and rate of onset of the rectification increased with increasing membrane hyperpolarization (see Fig. 2B, Type I). Type I neurons also exhibited a transient depolarizing rebound potential on termination of the hyperpolarizing current injection, the amplitude and rate of onset of which also increased with increasing levels of initial membrane hyperpolarization.partially corresponds
Collator note: see Figure 8 page 1796. Each physiological type BNSTALG is related to several types of the electro-chemical 5HT types. Guo J.-D., Hammack S.E., Hazra R., Levita L.& Rainnie D.G.Mihail Bota
BNSTALG Type II neuronHammack et al. (Hammack)

Type II neurons were the most abundant of BNSTALG neurons, accounting for 55% of all recorded cells. These neurons had a Vm of -58.0 &plusm; 0.5 mV and an Rm of 377.4 & 15.7 MOhms.. Type II neurons also exhibited a depolarizing sag in response to hyperpolarizing current injection that was similar to that described for Type I neurons. However, in contrast to Type I neurons, the amplitude and rate of onset of the rebound depolarization observed at the termination of the hyperpolarizing current injection were always much larger than the degree of depolarizing rectification observed. Significantly, the amplitude of the rebound depolarization often surpassed action potential threshold and triggered a rebound burst of action potentials (see Fig. 2B, Type II), suggesting that Type II neurons express additional active currents that could be modulated by prior membrane hyperpolarization. After the initial burst of action potentials, Type II neurons either fire in a regular pattern (Fig. 2A, Type II), fire in bursts, or stop firing altogether (accommodate). The variability of this second response is likely explained by the differential expression of outward rectifying currents and calcium-dependent potassium currents, and/or differences in the properties of the calcium currents that generate the initial burst. These differences suggest that even within Type II neurons there is heterogeneity in their physiological responses.partially corresponds
Collator note: see Figure 8 page 1796. Each physiological type BNSTALG is related to several types of the electro-chemical 5HT types. Guo J.-D., Hammack S.E., Hazra R., Levita L.& Rainnie D.G.Mihail Bota
BNSTALG Type III neuronHammack et al. (Hammack)

Type III neurons made up 16% of recorded BNSTALG neurons, had a Vm of -64 ± 1.1 mV, and an Rm of 357.8 ± 38.1 MOhms. Unlike Type I and Type II neurons, Type III neurons did not show a prominent time-dependent depolarizing sag in response to hyperpolarizing current injection. Instead, Type III neurons exhibited a fast time-independent rectification that became more pronounced with increased amplitude of current injection (Fig. 2B, Type III). Unlike the time-dependent rectification observed in Type I and Type II neurons, no rebound depolarization was observed in Type III neurons on the termination of the hyperpolarizing current injection. These properties are similar to those previously reported in other brain regions after activation of an inwardly rectifying potassium current KIR (De Jeu et al. 2002; Nisenbaum and Wilson 1995), which suggested that Type III neurons may preferentially express this current.different
Collator note: see Figure 8 page 1796. Each physiological type BNSTALG is related to several types of the electro-chemical 5HT types. Guo J.-D., Hammack S.E., Hazra R., Levita L.& Rainnie D.G.Mihail Bota