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Abstract

Abstract

Several brain diseases are characterized by abnormally strong neuronal synchrony. Coordinated Reset (CR) stimulation was computationally designed to specifically counteract abnormal neuronal synchronization processes by desynchronization. In the presence of spike-timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) this may lead to a decrease of synaptic excitatory weights and ultimately to an anti-kindling, i.e. unlearning of abnormal synaptic connectivity and abnormal neuronal synchrony. The long-lasting desynchronizing impact of CR stimulation has been verified in pre-clinical and clinical proof of concept studies. However, as yet it is unclear how to optimally choose the CR stimulation frequency, i.e. the repetition rate at which the CR stimuli are delivered. This work presents the first computational study on the dependence of the acute and long-term outcome on the CR stimulation frequency in neuronal networks with STDP. For this purpose, CR stimulation was applied with Rapidly Varying Sequences (RVS) as well as with Slowly Varying Sequences (SVS) in a wide range of stimulation frequencies and intensities. Our findings demonstrate that acute desynchronization, achieved during stimulation, does not necessarily lead to long-term desynchronization after cessation of stimulation. By comparing the long-term effects of the two different CR protocols, the RVS CR stimulation turned out to be more robust against variations of the stimulation frequency. However, SVS CR stimulation can obtain stronger anti-kindling effects. We revealed specific parameter ranges that are favorable for long-term desynchronization. For instance, RVS CR stimulation at weak intensities and with stimulation frequencies in the range of the neuronal firing rates turned out to be effective and robust, in particular, if no closed loop adaptation of stimulation parameters is (technically) available. From a clinical standpoint, this may be relevant in the context of both invasive as well as non-invasive CR stimulation.

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Abnormally strong neuronal synchronization is found in a number of brain disorders. To specifically counteract abnormal neuronal synchrony and, hence, related symptoms, Coordinated Reset (CR) stimulation was developed. CR stimulation employs basic plasticity and dynamic self-organization principles of the nervous system. Its fundamental goal is to induce long-lasting desynchronizing effects that persist cessation of stimulation. The latter are key to reducing side effects of invasive therapies such as deep brain stimulation. Furthermore, sustained stimulation effects pave the way for non-invasive neuromodulation treatments, where a few hours of stimulation delivered regularly or occasionally may provide substantial relief. Long-lasting CR-induced desynchronizing therapeutic effects have been verified in several pre-clinical and clinical studies. However, we here present the first computational study that systematically investigates the impact of key stimulation parameters on the stimulation outcome. Our results provide experimentally testable predictions that are relevant for pre-clinical and clinical studies. Furthermore, our results may contribute to stimulation techniques that enable to probe the functional role of brain rhythms in general.
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Authors Richard J. Williams
Journal american journal of science
Year 1971
DOI
10.2475/ajs.270.5.334
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https://ajs.scholasticahq.com/article/59459.pdf
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