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A new look at gamma? High- (>60 Hz) γ-band activity in cortical networks: Function, mechanisms and impairment.
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PMID:  21034768     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
γ-band oscillations are thought to play a crucial role in information processing in cortical networks. In addition to oscillatory activity between 30 and 60 Hz, current evidence from electro- and magnetoencephalography (EEG/MEG) and local-field potentials (LFPs) has consistently shown oscillations >60 Hz (high γ-band) whose function and generating mechanisms are unclear. In the present paper, we summarize data that highlights the importance of high γ-band activity for cortical computations through establishing correlations between the modulation of oscillations in the 60-200 Hz frequency and specific cognitive functions. Moreover, we will suggest that high γ-band activity is impaired in neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and epilepsy. In the final part of the paper, we will review physiological mechanisms underlying the generation of high γ-band oscillations and discuss the functional implications of low vs. high γ-band activity patterns in cortical networks.
Authors:
Peter J Uhlhaas; Gordon Pipa; Sergio Neuenschwander; Michael Wibral; Wolf Singer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-10-27
Journal Detail:
Title:  Progress in biophysics and molecular biology     Volume:  105     ISSN:  1873-1732     ISO Abbreviation:  Prog. Biophys. Mol. Biol.     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401233     Medline TA:  Prog Biophys Mol Biol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  14-28     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Affiliation:
Department of Neurophysiology, Max-Planck Institute for Brain Research, Deutschordenstr. 46, Frankfurt am Main 60528, Germany.
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