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Cell April 2015 PMID 25892222

Vagal Sensory Neuron Subtypes that Differentially Control Breathing.

Rui B Chang, David E Strochlic, Erika K Williams, Benjamin D Umans, Stephen D Liberles

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The discussions reflect a strong interest in the detailed neurobiological mechanisms behind breathing regulation, exemplified by references to pioneering tools like optogenetics and related studies in different labs. Words such as 'pioneering,' 'manipulate,' and 'significance' reveal enthusiasm and recognition of the research's scientific value, though the tone remains mostly academic and cautious about immediate practical impacts.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study identifies two distinct types of sensory neurons in the vagus nerve, P2ry1 and Npy2r, which have opposing effects on breathing in mice.
  • P2ry1 neurons are fast-conducting fibers that, when activated, cause mice to stop breathing and stay in exhalation, while Npy2r neurons are slow-conducting fibers that induce rapid, shallow breathing when stimulated.
  • These neurons are anatomically connected to different parts of the brainstem and primarily target the lungs and pulmonary endocrine cells, showing that the vagus nerve contains specialized sensory lines with specific roles in breathing regulation.]
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Cell (2015) Vagal Sensory Neuron Subtypes that Differentially Control Breathing https://t.co/KV2K2oVP0Y

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Yoav Livneh
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I would also add work from Steve Liberles lab pioneering the use of mouse molecular tools (optogenetics etc) to identify, target, and manipulate specific labeled lines of vagal sensory information: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27238020/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25892222/

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Yoav Livneh
@yoavlivneh.bsky.social · Bluesky

I would also add work from Steve Liberles lab pioneering the use of mouse molecular tools (optogenetics etc) to identify, target, and manipulate specific labeled lines of vagal sensory information: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27238020/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25892222/

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RT @leafs_s: Cell (2015) Vagal Sensory Neuron Subtypes that Differentially Control Breathing https://t.co/KV2K2oVP0Y

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Micah G. Allen
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Cell (2015) Vagal Sensory Neuron Subtypes that Differentially Control Breathing https://t.co/KV2K2oVP0Y

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