Publications by authors named "Olisemaka Oputa"
Article Synopsis
- Sensory feedback is crucial for motor control, but the specific neural circuits involved are not well understood; this study focuses on the medial deep dorsal horn of the mouse spinal cord as a key area for integrating proprioceptive and cutaneous signals.
- Researchers identify glycinergic inhibitory neurons that express parvalbumin in this region and demonstrate their role in processing converging sensory inputs to shape neural activity.
- By targeting these parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, the study shows they inhibit motor networks and affect limb movements, suggesting they play a significant role in coordinating smooth and contextually appropriate motor responses.
