Publications by authors named "Emanuel Salas"
Behav Brain Res
April 2020
Article Synopsis
- - This study examines how Aplysia, a type of mollusk, balances defensive behaviors (like withdrawal) and feeding after experiencing aversive stimuli, showing significant changes for at least 24 hours.
- - The research found that increased excitability in tail sensory neurons enhances withdrawal reflexes, while decreased excitability in feeding neuron B51 suppresses feeding, both influenced by nitric oxide (NO).
- - A key discovery is that a signaling pathway involving protein kinase G (PKG) plays a crucial role in maintaining this behavioral balance, with NO activating PKG to mediate long-term changes in both sensitization and feeding suppression.
