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Modulating inhibitory synaptic plasticity to restore basal ganglia dynamics in Parkinson's disease

  • By

  • Kiah A Spencer

  • Alexandra Boogers

  • Srdjan Sumarac

  • David B J Crompton

  • Leon A Steiner

  • Luka Zivkovic

  • Yijinmide Buren

  • Alexandre Boutet

  • Andres M Lozano

  • Suneil K Kalia

  • William D Hutchison

  • Alfonso Fasano

  • Luka Milosevic

  • March 12, 2025

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    Parkinson's disease involves hypoactivity of direct and indirect pathway inhibitory projections in the basal ganglia.

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    Intracranial stimulation can induce long-term potentiation (LTP) in underactive pathways, potentially improving motor symptoms.

  • 3

    GPi deep brain stimulation (DBS) showed significant improvements in hand movements and striato-GPi evoked potentials.

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    LTP-like effects were not observed in the STN, indicating a need for optimized stimulation paradigms.

  • 5

    LTP-based strategies may provide sustained therapeutic benefits, reducing DBS side effects and improving battery efficiency.

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Modulating inhibitory synaptic plasticity to restore basal ganglia dynamics in Parkinson's disease

  • by Kiah A Spencer, Alexandra Boogers, Srdjan Sumarac, David B J Crompton, Leon A Steiner, Luka Zivkovic, Yijinmide Buren, Alexandre Boutet, Andres M Lozano, Suneil K Kalia, William D Hutchison, Alfonso Fasano, Luka Milosevic

  • March 12, 2025

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