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Phylogenetic divergence of GABAB receptor signaling in neocortical networks over adult life

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  • Max A. Wilson

    (University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh)

  • Anna Sumera

    (University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh)

  • Lewis W. Taylor

    (University of Edinburgh
    UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh)

  • Soraya Meftah

    (University of Edinburgh
    UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh)

  • Robert I. McGeachan

    (University of Edinburgh
    UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh)

  • Tamara Modebadze

    (Newcastle University)

  • B. Ashan P. Jayasekera

    (Newcastle University)

  • Christopher J. A. Cowie

    (Royal Victoria Infirmary)

  • Fiona E. N. LeBeau

    (Newcastle University)

  • Imran Liaquat

    (Royal Infirmary Edinburgh)

  • Claire S. Durrant

    (University of Edinburgh
    UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh)

  • Paul M. Brennan

    (Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh)

  • Sam A. Booker

    (University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh)

Abstract

Cortical circuit activity is controlled by GABA-mediated inhibition in a spatiotemporally restricted manner. GABAB receptor (GABABR) signalling exerts powerful slow inhibition that controls synaptic, dendritic and neuronal activity. But, how GABABRs contribute to circuit-level inhibition over the lifespan of rodents and humans is poorly understood. In this study, we quantitatively determined the functional contribution of GABABR signalling to pre- and postsynaptic domains in rat and human cortical principal cells. We find that postsynaptic GABABR differentially control pyramidal cell activity within the cortical column as a function of age in rodents, but minimally change over adult life in humans. Presynaptic GABABRs exert stronger inhibition in humans than rodents. Pre- and postsynaptic GABABRs contribute to co-ordination of local information processing in a layer- and species-dependent manner. Finally, we show that GABABR signalling is elevated in patients that have received the anti-seizure medication Levetiracetam. These data directly increase our knowledge of translationally relevant local circuit dynamics, with direct impact on understanding the role of GABABRs in the treatment of seizure disorders.

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  • Max A. Wilson & Anna Sumera & Lewis W. Taylor & Soraya Meftah & Robert I. McGeachan & Tamara Modebadze & B. Ashan P. Jayasekera & Christopher J. A. Cowie & Fiona E. N. LeBeau & Imran Liaquat & Claire , 2025. "Phylogenetic divergence of GABAB receptor signaling in neocortical networks over adult life," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-59262-8
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-59262-8
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