Molecular and anatomical characterization of parabrachial neurons and their axonal projections.

ABSTRACT: The parabrachial nucleus (PBN) is a major hub that receives sensory information from both internal and external environments. Specific populations of PBN neurons are involved in behaviors including food and water intake, nociceptive responses, breathing regulation, as well as learning and responding appropriately to threatening stimuli. However, it is unclear how many PBN neuron populations exist and how different behaviors may be encoded by unique signaling molecules or receptors. Here we provide a repository of data on the molecular identity, spatial location, and projection patterns of dozens of PBN neuron subclusters. Using single-cell RNA sequencing, we identified 21 subclusters of neurons in the PBN and neighboring regions. Multiplexed in situ hybridization showed many of these subcl

SUBMITTER: Pauli JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9668336 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature