Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6276365 Neuroscience 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
▶VNS has been used in more than 60K epileptic patients, but its mechanisms of action are unknown. ▶VNS resembles nucleus basalis stimulation. ▶VNS acutely excites and decorrelates intracortical activity. ▶VNS effects are blocked by muscarinic antagonists.
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Vagus nerve stimulation modulates cortical synchrony and excitability through the activation of muscarinic receptors
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