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VPMpc (Ventral posteromedial nucleus of the thalamus, parvicellular part) functionally connects to GU (Gustatory areas)

1 claim from 1 source: 1 found, 0 tested and absent, 0 ambiguous. Evidence: optogenetic circuit mapping.

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Light stimulation of ChR2-expressing Cck VPMpc axons in slices evoked EPSCs in every recorded insular cortex neuron. The responses were blocked by TTX and rescued by 4AP, indicating monosynaptic input.

DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-63464-5 · PubMed 41006304 · PMC12475432, Fig. 6e–k

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