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  1. Article ; Online: Distinct subpopulations of ventral pallidal cholinergic projection neurons encode valence of olfactory stimuli.

    Kim, Ronald / Ananth, Mala R / Desai, Niraj S / Role, Lorna W / Talmage, David A

    Cell reports

    2024  Volume 43, Issue 4, Page(s) 114009

    Abstract: To better understand the function of cholinergic projection neurons in the ventral pallidum (VP), we examined behavioral responses to appetitive (APP) and aversive (AV) odors that elicited approach or avoidance, respectively. Exposure to each odor ... ...

    Abstract To better understand the function of cholinergic projection neurons in the ventral pallidum (VP), we examined behavioral responses to appetitive (APP) and aversive (AV) odors that elicited approach or avoidance, respectively. Exposure to each odor increased cFos expression and calcium signaling in VP cholinergic neurons. Activity and Cre-dependent viral vectors selectively labeled VP cholinergic neurons that were activated and reactivated in response to either APP or AV odors, but not both, identifying two non-overlapping populations of VP cholinergic neurons differentially activated by the valence of olfactory stimuli. These two subpopulations showed differences in electrophysiological properties, morphology, and projections to the basolateral amygdala. Although VP neurons are engaged in both approach and avoidance behavioral responses, cholinergic signaling is only required for approach behavior. Thus, two distinct subpopulations of VP cholinergic neurons differentially encode valence of olfactory stimuli and play distinct roles in approach and avoidance behaviors.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cholinergic Neurons/physiology ; Basal Forebrain/physiology ; Odorants ; Mice ; Male ; Smell/physiology ; Mice, Inbred C57BL
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2649101-1
    ISSN 2211-1247 ; 2211-1247
    ISSN (online) 2211-1247
    ISSN 2211-1247
    DOI 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114009
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  2. Article ; Online: Basal forebrain cholinergic signalling: development, connectivity and roles in cognition.

    Ananth, Mala R / Rajebhosale, Prithviraj / Kim, Ronald / Talmage, David A / Role, Lorna W

    Nature reviews. Neuroscience

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 4, Page(s) 233–251

    Abstract: Acetylcholine plays an essential role in fundamental aspects of cognition. Studies that have mapped the activity and functional connectivity of cholinergic neurons have shown that the axons of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons innervate the pallium ... ...

    Abstract Acetylcholine plays an essential role in fundamental aspects of cognition. Studies that have mapped the activity and functional connectivity of cholinergic neurons have shown that the axons of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons innervate the pallium with far more topographical and functional organization than was historically appreciated. Together with the results of studies using new probes that allow release of acetylcholine to be detected with high spatial and temporal resolution, these findings have implicated cholinergic networks in 'binding' diverse behaviours that contribute to cognition. Here, we review recent findings on the developmental origins, connectivity and function of cholinergic neurons, and explore the participation of cholinergic signalling in the encoding of cognition-related behaviours.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Acetylcholine/physiology ; Basal Forebrain ; Cholinergic Agents/pharmacology ; Cognition ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Acetylcholine (N9YNS0M02X) ; Cholinergic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
    ZDB-ID 2034150-7
    ISSN 1471-0048 ; 1471-0048 ; 1471-003X
    ISSN (online) 1471-0048
    ISSN 1471-0048 ; 1471-003X
    DOI 10.1038/s41583-023-00677-x
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  3. Article: Distinct subpopulations of ventral pallidal cholinergic projection neurons encode valence of olfactory stimuli.

    Kim, Ronald / Ananth, Mala / Desai, Niraj S / Role, Lorna W / Talmage, David A

    bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology

    2023  

    Abstract: The ventral pallidum (VP) mediates motivated behaviors largely via the action of VP GABA and glutamatergic neurons. In addition to these neuronal subtypes, there is a population of cholinergic projection neurons in the VP, whose functional significance ... ...

    Abstract The ventral pallidum (VP) mediates motivated behaviors largely via the action of VP GABA and glutamatergic neurons. In addition to these neuronal subtypes, there is a population of cholinergic projection neurons in the VP, whose functional significance remains unclear. To understand the functional role of VP cholinergic neurons, we first examined behavioral responses to an appetitive (APP) odor that elicited approach, and an aversive (AV) odor that led to avoidance. To examine how VP cholinergic neurons were engaged in APP vs. AV responses, we used an immediate early gene marker and in-vivo fiber photometry, examining the activation profile of VP cholinergic neurons in response to each odor. Exposure to each odor led to an increase in the number of cFos counts and increased calcium signaling of VP cholinergic neurons. Activity and cre-dependent viral vectors were designed to label engaged VP cholinergic neurons in two distinct contexts: (1) exposure to the APP odor, (2) followed by subsequent exposure to the AV odor, and vice versa. These studies revealed two distinct, non-overlapping subpopulations of VP cholinergic neurons: one activated in response to the APP odor, and a second distinct population activated in response to the AV odor. These two subpopulations of VP cholinergic neurons are spatially intermingled within the VP, but show differences in electrophysiological properties, neuronal morphology, and projections to the basolateral amygdala. Although VP cholinergic neurons are engaged in behavioral responses to each odor, VP cholinergic signaling is only required for approach behavior. Indeed, inhibition of VP cholinergic neurons not only blocks approach to the APP odor, but reverses the behavior, leading to active avoidance. Our results highlight the functional heterogeneity of cholinergic projection neurons within the VP. These two subpopulations of VP cholinergic neurons differentially encode valence of olfactory stimuli and play unique roles in approach and avoidance behaviors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.1101/2023.10.06.561261
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  4. Article ; Online: High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Imaging of Individual Astrocytes Using Confocal Microscopy.

    Testen, Anze / Kim, Ronald / Reissner, Kathryn J

    Current protocols in neuroscience

    2020  Volume 91, Issue 1, Page(s) e92

    Abstract: Astrocytes play numerous vital roles in the central nervous system. Accordingly, it is of merit to identify structural and functional properties of astrocytes in both health and disease. The majority of studies examining the morphology of astrocytes have ...

    Abstract Astrocytes play numerous vital roles in the central nervous system. Accordingly, it is of merit to identify structural and functional properties of astrocytes in both health and disease. The majority of studies examining the morphology of astrocytes have employed immunoassays for markers such as glial fibrillary acidic protein, which are insufficient to encapsulate the considerable structural complexity of these cells. Herein, we describe a method utilizing a commercially available and validated, genetically encoded membrane-associated fluorescent marker of astrocytes, AAV5-GfaABC1D-Lck-GFP. This tool and approach allow for visualization of a single isolated astrocyte in its entirety, including fine peripheral processes. Astrocytes are imaged using confocal microscopy and reconstructed in three dimensions to obtain detailed morphometric data. We further provide an immunohistochemistry procedure to assess colocalization of isolated astrocytes with synaptic markers throughout the z-plane. This technique, which can be utilized via a standard laboratory confocal microscope and Imaris software, allows for detailed analysis of the morphology and synaptic colocalization of astrocytes in fixed tissue. © 2020 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Basic Protocol 1: Microinjection of AAV5-GfaABC1D-Lck-GFP into the nucleus accumbens of rats Basic Protocol 2: Tissue processing and immunohistochemistry for post-synaptic density-95 Basic Protocol 3: Single-cell image acquisition Basic Protocol 4: Three-dimensional reconstruction of single cells Basic Protocol 5: Three-dimensional colocalization analysis.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Astrocytes/ultrastructure ; Dependovirus/genetics ; Genes, Reporter ; Genetic Vectors/administration & dosage ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods ; Microinjections ; Microscopy, Confocal/methods ; Microscopy, Fluorescence/methods ; Nucleus Accumbens/cytology ; Rats ; Single-Cell Analysis/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2179072-3
    ISSN 1934-8576 ; 1934-8584
    ISSN (online) 1934-8576
    ISSN 1934-8584
    DOI 10.1002/cpns.92
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  5. Article ; Online: Arteriolar neuropathology in cerebral microvascular disease.

    Fang, Chuo / Magaki, Shino D / Kim, Ronald C / Kalaria, Raj N / Vinters, Harry V / Fisher, Mark

    Neuropathology and applied neurobiology

    2022  Volume 49, Issue 1, Page(s) e12875

    Abstract: Cerebral microvascular disease (MVD) is an important cause of vascular cognitive impairment. MVD is heterogeneous in aetiology, ranging from universal ageing to the sporadic (hypertension, sporadic cerebral amyloid angiopathy [CAA] and chronic kidney ... ...

    Abstract Cerebral microvascular disease (MVD) is an important cause of vascular cognitive impairment. MVD is heterogeneous in aetiology, ranging from universal ageing to the sporadic (hypertension, sporadic cerebral amyloid angiopathy [CAA] and chronic kidney disease) and the genetic (e.g., familial CAA, cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy [CADASIL] and cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy [CARASIL]). The brain parenchymal consequences of MVD predominantly consist of lacunar infarcts (lacunes), microinfarcts, white matter disease of ageing and microhaemorrhages. MVD is characterised by substantial arteriolar neuropathology involving ubiquitous vascular smooth muscle cell (SMC) abnormalities. Cerebral MVD is characterised by a wide variety of arteriolar injuries but only a limited number of parenchymal manifestations. We reason that the cerebral arteriole plays a dominant role in the pathogenesis of each type of MVD. Perturbations in signalling and function (i.e., changes in proliferation, apoptosis, phenotypic switch and migration of SMC) are prominent in the pathogenesis of cerebral MVD, making 'cerebral angiomyopathy' an appropriate term to describe the spectrum of pathologic abnormalities. The evidence suggests that the cerebral arteriole acts as both source and mediator of parenchymal injury in MVD.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Arterioles/metabolism ; Arterioles/pathology ; Cerebral Infarction/genetics ; Cerebral Infarction/pathology ; CADASIL/pathology ; Brain/pathology ; Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy/pathology ; Neuromuscular Diseases/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80371-6
    ISSN 1365-2990 ; 0305-1846
    ISSN (online) 1365-2990
    ISSN 0305-1846
    DOI 10.1111/nan.12875
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  6. Article ; Online: Abstinence-Dependent Effects of Long-Access Cocaine Self-Administration on Nucleus Accumbens Astrocytes Are Observed in Male, But Not Female, Rats.

    Kim, Ronald / Testen, Anze / Harder, Eden V / Brown, Natalie E / Witt, Emily A / Bellinger, Tania J / Franklin, Janay P / Reissner, Kathryn J

    eNeuro

    2022  Volume 9, Issue 5

    Abstract: Accumulating evidence indicates significant consequences for astrocytes associated with drug abuse. For example, reductions in structural features and synaptic colocalization of male rat nucleus accumbens (NAc) astrocytes are observed following short- ... ...

    Abstract Accumulating evidence indicates significant consequences for astrocytes associated with drug abuse. For example, reductions in structural features and synaptic colocalization of male rat nucleus accumbens (NAc) astrocytes are observed following short-access (ShA; 2 h/d) self-administration and extinction from cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. However, it is unknown whether these observations extend to other rodent models of drug abuse, how enduring these effects may be, and whether similar effects are observed in female rats. Here, we assess the effects of long-access (LgA; 6 h/d) cocaine self-administration and abstinence on NAc astrocytes separately in male and female rats, employing a commonly used behavioral approach to investigate the incubation of cocaine craving. NAc astrocytes from male rats exhibit extensive (∼40%) reductions in surface area, volume, and postsynaptic colocalization 45 d but not 24 h after the last self-administration session. In contrast, no effect of self-administration and abstinence was observed in astrocytes from female rats. Moreover, no effect of LgA self-administration and abstinence was observed on NAc GLT-1 expression in female rats, an effect that has been well described in males. These results indicate striking and sexually dimorphic effects of abstinence subsequent to LgA self-administration on astrocytes. Taken together, these results indicate a pivotal role of prolonged abstinence in the effects of cocaine self-administration on NAc astrocytes, and extend a growing body of evidence regarding sex differences in the cellular consequences of drug self-administration in the brain.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Astrocytes ; Cocaine/pharmacology ; Female ; Heroin/pharmacology ; Male ; Methamphetamine/pharmacology ; Nucleus Accumbens/metabolism ; Rats ; Self Administration
    Chemical Substances Methamphetamine (44RAL3456C) ; Heroin (70D95007SX) ; Cocaine (I5Y540LHVR)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2800598-3
    ISSN 2373-2822 ; 2373-2822
    ISSN (online) 2373-2822
    ISSN 2373-2822
    DOI 10.1523/ENEURO.0310-22.2022
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  7. Article ; Online: Functionally refined encoding of threat memory by distinct populations of basal forebrain cholinergic projection neurons.

    Rajebhosale, Prithviraj / Ananth, Mala R / Kim, Ronald / Crouse, Richard / Jiang, Li / López-Hernández, Gretchen / Zhong, Chongbo / Arty, Christian / Wang, Shaohua / Jone, Alice / Desai, Niraj S / Li, Yulong / Picciotto, Marina R / Role, Lorna W / Talmage, David A

    eLife

    2024  Volume 13

    Abstract: Neurons of the basal forebrain nucleus basalis and posterior substantia innominata (NBM/ ... ...

    Abstract Neurons of the basal forebrain nucleus basalis and posterior substantia innominata (NBM/SI
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Basal Forebrain/physiology ; Cholinergic Neurons/physiology ; Memory/physiology ; Learning/physiology ; Acetylcholine/metabolism ; Cholinergic Agents
    Chemical Substances Acetylcholine (N9YNS0M02X) ; Cholinergic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2687154-3
    ISSN 2050-084X ; 2050-084X
    ISSN (online) 2050-084X
    ISSN 2050-084X
    DOI 10.7554/eLife.86581
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  8. Article: Functionally refined encoding of threat memory by distinct populations of basal forebrain cholinergic projection neurons.

    Rajebhosale, Prithviraj / Ananth, Mala R / Kim, Ronald / Crouse, Richard / Jiang, Li / López-Hernández, Gretchen / Zhong, Chongbo / Arty, Christian / Wang, Shaohua / Jone, Alice / Desai, Niraj S / Li, Yulong / Picciotto, Marina R / Role, Lorna W / Talmage, David A

    Research square

    2024  

    Abstract: Neurons of the basal forebrain nucleus basalis and posterior substantia innominata (NBM/ ... ...

    Abstract Neurons of the basal forebrain nucleus basalis and posterior substantia innominata (NBM/SI
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3938016/v1
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  9. Book ; Thesis: Ein Prozessmodell zur Kokserzeugung mit direkter Beheizung

    Kim, Ronald

    2010  

    Author's details von Ronald Kim
    Keywords Prozessmodell ; Koksofen ; Verkokung
    Language German
    Size 155 S., Ill., graph. Darst.
    Edition 1. Aufl.
    Publisher Papierflieger
    Publishing place Clausthal-Zellerfeld
    Document type Book ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Techn. Univ., Diss. u.d.T.: Kim, Ronald: Untersuchungen zu den wärmetechnischen Grundlagen des Koksofens einer Non/Heat Recovery-Kokereianlage--Clausthal, 2010
    ISBN 9783869481050 ; 3869481056
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  10. Article ; Online: Evaluation of Opioid Prescribing Patterns and Drivers of Variation Following Endoscopic Procedures for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Across an Integrated Academic Health System.

    Vo, Amanda X / Ko, Oliver S / Hofer, Matthias D / Kim, Ronald J / Benson, Jonas S / Halpern, Joshua A / Auffenberg, Gregory B

    Urology

    2021  Volume 153, Page(s) 132–138

    Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate patient, provider, and facility factors associated with variation in opioid prescribing after endoscopic procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia across a large academic health system to drive improvement efforts.: Methods: ...

    Abstract Objectives: To evaluate patient, provider, and facility factors associated with variation in opioid prescribing after endoscopic procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia across a large academic health system to drive improvement efforts.
    Methods: Opioids prescribed at discharge for patients who underwent an endoscopic prostate procedure March 2018-November 2019 were analyzed. Multivariable logistic and linear regression were used to evaluate the relationship between patient, provider, and facility factors and the receipt of any opioid prescription and the quantity prescribed.
    Results: We included 724 patients who had surgery with one of 26 urologists across five facilities. 222 (30.7%) received an opioid prescription, and the average morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) prescribed was 97.9±33.5. We found wide variation in the proportion of patients who received an opioid prescription across surgeons (range 0%-88.9%) and facilities (range 19.9%-66.7%) and the average MMEs prescribed (range 25-188.5). Outpatient surgery (OR 2.32; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.22-4.40, P = .010) and preoperative opioid use (OR 15.04; CI 9.65-23.45, P < .001) were associated with higher rates of opioid prescribing, while prescribing decreased with increasing patient age (OR 0.97; CI 0.95-0.99, P = 0.016). Multivariable linear regression analysis demonstrated an association between surgery at satellite facilities, having a surgeon in practice for at least 20 years, and higher surgeon volume with increased MMEs prescribed.
    Conclusions: Opioid prescribing following endoscopic prostate procedures varied widely. Targeted interventions tailored to younger patients, those taking opioids preoperatively, recipients of outpatient surgery and those undergoing surgery at satellite facilities may be particularly high yield given the association between these factors and increased postoperative prescribing.
    MeSH term(s) Academic Medical Centers/statistics & numerical data ; Aged ; Ambulatory Surgical Procedures/statistics & numerical data ; Analgesics, Opioid/administration & dosage ; Analgesics, Opioid/classification ; Chicago/epidemiology ; Humans ; Male ; Pain, Postoperative/diagnosis ; Pain, Postoperative/drug therapy ; Pain, Postoperative/epidemiology ; Patient Discharge/statistics & numerical data ; Practice Patterns, Physicians' ; Prostatic Hyperplasia/epidemiology ; Prostatic Hyperplasia/surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Surgeons/statistics & numerical data ; Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male/adverse effects ; Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male/methods ; Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male/statistics & numerical data
    Chemical Substances Analgesics, Opioid
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 192062-5
    ISSN 1527-9995 ; 0090-4295
    ISSN (online) 1527-9995
    ISSN 0090-4295
    DOI 10.1016/j.urology.2020.10.079
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