Neuropeptide Y as a possible homeostatic element for changes in cortical excitability induced by repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is able to modify cortical excitability. Rat rTMS studies revealed a modulation of inhibitory systems, in particular that of the parvalbumin-expressing (PV+) interneurons, when using intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS).

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - February 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Danny Jazmati, Ute Neubacher, Klaus Funke Source Type: research