Dendritic architecture of the von Economo neurons.

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MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Watson, K K; Jones, T K; Allman, J M

Year of Publication: 2006

Journal: Neuroscience

Volume: 141

Issue: 3

Pagination: 1107-12

Date Published: 2006 Sep 1

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 0306-4522

Keywords: Adult, Analysis of Variance, Cell Count, Cerebral Cortex, Dendrites, Humans, Male, Neurons, Pyramidal Cells, Silver Staining

Abstract:

The von Economo neurons are one of the few known specializations to hominoid cortical microcircuitry. Here, using a Golgi preparation of a human postmortem brain, we describe the dendritic architecture of this unique population of neurons. We have found that, in contrast to layer 5 pyramidal neurons, the von Economo neurons have sparse dendritic trees and symmetric apical and basal components. This result provides the first detailed anatomical description of a neuron type unique to great apes and humans.

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.04.084

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16797136?dopt=Abstract

Alternate Journal: Neuroscience

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