Development, evolution and pathology of neocortical subplate neurons.

Hoerder-Suabedissen A., Molnár Z.

Subplate neurons have an essential role in cortical circuit formation. They are among the earliest formed neurons of the cerebral cortex, are located at the junction of white and grey matter, and are necessary for correct thalamocortical axon ingrowth. Recent transcriptomic studies have provided opportunities for monitoring and modulating selected subpopulations of these cells. Analyses of mouse lines expressing reporter genes have demonstrated novel, extracortical subplate neurogenesis and have shown how subplate cells are integrated under the influence of sensory activity into cortical and extracortical circuits. Recent studies have revealed that the subplate is involved in neurosecretion and modification of the extracellular milieu.

DOI

10.1038/nrn3915

Type

Journal article

Journal

Nat Rev Neurosci

Publication Date

03/2015

Volume

16

Pages

133 - 146

Keywords

Animals, Biological Evolution, Dendrites, Humans, Neocortex, Nerve Net, Neurons

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