Internal globus pallidus
Internal globus pallidus (GPi) is seen in the 2nd image from the left
Details
Part ofGlobus pallidus
Identifiers
Latinglobus pallidus internus,
globus pallidus medialis
Acronym(s)GPi
NeuroNames233
NeuroLex IDbirnlex_1555
TA98A14.1.09.511
TA25572
FMA61840
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy

The internal globus pallidus (GPi or medial globus pallidus; in rodents its homologue is known as the entopeduncular nucleus) and the external globus pallidus (GPe) make up the globus pallidus. The GPi is one of the output nuclei of the basal ganglia (the other being the substantia nigra pars reticulata). The GABAergic neurons of the GPi send their axons to the ventral anterior nucleus (VA) and the ventral lateral nucleus (VL) in the dorsal thalamus, to the centromedian complex, and to the pedunculopontine complex.[1][2]

The efferent bundle is constituted first of the ansa and lenticular fasciculus, then crosses the internal capsule within and in parallel to the Edinger's comb system then arrives at the laterosuperior corner of the subthalamic nucleus and constitutes the field H2 of Forel, then H, and suddenly changes its direction to form field H1 that goes to the inferior part of the thalamus. The distribution of axonal islands is widespread in the lateral region of the thalamus. The innervation of the central region is done by collaterals.[3]

The internal globus pallidus contains GABAergic neurons, which allow for its inhibitory function. As the GPi, along with the substantia nigra pars reticulata, forms the output of the basal ganglia, these neurons extend to the thalamus, the centromedian complex and the pedunculopontine complex.[4]

Function

Direct and indirect striatopallidal pathways: Glutamatergic pathways are red, dopaminergic are magenta and GABAergic pathways are blue. STN: Subthalamic Nucleus SNr: Substantia Nigra pars reticulata SNc: Substantia Nigra pars compacta GPe: External globus pallidus

The GPi acts to tonically inhibit the ventral lateral nucleus and ventral anterior nucleus of the thalamus. As these two nuclei are needed for movement planning, this inhibition restricts movement initiation and prevents unwanted movements.

Direct pathway

The GPi receives inhibitory GABAergic signals from the striatum by way of striatopallidal fibres, when a movement requirement is signaled from the cerebral cortex. As the GPi is one of the direct output centers of the basal ganglia, this causes disinhibition of the thalamus, increasing overall ease of initiating and maintaining movement. As this pathway only contains one synapse (from the striatum to the internal globus pallidus), it is known as the direct pathway.[5]

The direct pathway is modulated by stimulation of the GPi by the external globus pallidus and subthalamic nucleus, via the indirect pathway.[6]

Clinical significance

Dysfunction of the internal globus pallidus has been correlated to Parkinson's disease,[7] Tourette syndrome,[8] and tardive dyskinesia.[9]

The internal globus pallidus is the target of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for these diseases. Deep brain stimulation sends regulated electrical pulses to the target. In patients with tardive dyskinesia treated with DBS, most people reported more than a 50% improvement in symptoms.[9] Tourette syndrome patients have also benefited from this treatment, showing over 50% improvement in tic severity (compulsive disabling motor tics are symptoms of Tourette patients).[8] The GPi is also considered a "highly effective target for neuromodulation" when using deep brain stimulation on Parkinson's disease patients.[7] There is seen to be only some involvement in Huntington's disease[10] with mostly the external globus pallidus being affected.[11]

References

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  3. ^ Yelnik J, François C, Percheron G, Tandé D (April 1996). "A spatial and quantitative study of the striatopallidal connection in the monkey". NeuroReport. 7 (5): 985–988. doi:10.1097/00001756-199604100-00006. PMID 8804036. S2CID 25425297.
  4. ^ Schroll, Henning; Hamker, Fred H. (2013-01-01). "Computational models of basal-ganglia pathway functions: focus on functional neuroanatomy". Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. 7: 122. doi:10.3389/fnsys.2013.00122. PMC 3874581. PMID 24416002.
  5. ^ Morita, Makiko; Hikida, Takatoshi (2015-11-01). "[Distinct roles of the direct and indirect pathways in the basal ganglia circuit mechanism]". Nihon Shinkei Seishin Yakurigaku Zasshi = Japanese Journal of Psychopharmacology. 35 (5–6): 107–111. ISSN 1340-2544. PMID 26785520.
  6. ^ Parent, André; Hazrati, Lili-Naz (1995-01-01). "Functional anatomy of the basal ganglia. II. The place of subthalamic nucleus and external pallidium in basal ganglia circuitry". Brain Research Reviews. 20 (1): 128–154. doi:10.1016/0165-0173(94)00008-D. PMID 7711765. S2CID 20808851.
  7. ^ a b Andrade, Pablo; Carrillo-Ruiz, José D.; Jiménez, Fiacro (2009-07-01). "A systematic review of the efficacy of globus pallidus stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease". Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 16 (7): 877–881. doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2008.11.006. ISSN 0967-5868. PMID 19398341. S2CID 36080071.
  8. ^ a b Dong, S.; Zhuang, P.; Zhang, X.-H.; Li, J.-Y.; Li, Y.-J. (2012-01-01). "Unilateral deep brain stimulation of the right globus pallidus internus in patients with Tourette's syndrome: two cases with outcomes after 1 year and a brief review of the literature". The Journal of International Medical Research. 40 (5): 2021–2028. doi:10.1177/030006051204000545. ISSN 1473-2300. PMID 23206487.
  9. ^ a b Spindler, Meredith A.; Galifianakis, Nicholas B.; Wilkinson, Jayne R.; Duda, John E. (2013-02-01). "Globus pallidus interna deep brain stimulation for tardive dyskinesia: case report and review of the literature". Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 19 (2): 141–147. doi:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2012.09.016. ISSN 1873-5126. PMID 23099106.
  10. ^ Waldvogel, Henry J.; Kim, Eric H.; Tippett, Lynette J.; Vonsattel, Jean-Paul G.; Faull, Richard LM (2014-01-01). Nguyen, Hoa Huu Phuc; Cenci, M. Angela (eds.). Behavioral Neurobiology of Huntington's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences. Vol. 22. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. pp. 33–80. doi:10.1007/7854_2014_354. ISBN 9783662463437. PMID 25300927.
  11. ^ Walker, FO (20 January 2007). "Huntington's disease". Lancet. 369 (9557): 218–28. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60111-1. PMID 17240289. S2CID 46151626.
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