Are there Sleep-promoting Neurons in the Mouse Parafacial Zone?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2017.10.026
Abstract: Although recent studies have reported that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurons in the parafacial zone (PZ) of the rostral medulla are needed for the induction of slow-wave sleep (SWS) and that the PZ is a medullary… read more here.
Keywords: sws active; parafacial zone; promoting neurons; sleep ... See more keywords
Activation of the GABAergic Parafacial Zone Maintains Sleep and Counteracts the Wake-Promoting Action of the Psychostimulants Armodafinil and Caffeine
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DOI: 10.1038/npp.2017.152
Abstract: We previously reported that acute and selective activation of GABA-releasing parafacial zone (PZVgat) neurons in behaving mice produces slow-wave-sleep (SWS), even in the absence of sleep deficit, suggesting that these neurons may represent, at least… read more here.
Keywords: parafacial zone; wake promoting; pzvgat neurons; activation ... See more keywords