Interneuron

An interneuron (also called internuncial neuron, relay neuron, association neuron, connector neuron, intermediate neuron or local circuit neuron) is a broad class of neurons found in the central nervous system. Interneurons are the central nodes of neural circuits, enabling communication between sensory or motor neurons and the central nervous system (CNS). They play vital roles in reflexes, neuronal oscillations,[2] and neurogenesis in the adult mammalian brain.

Interneuron
Cartoon of a locust interneuron that integrates information about wind in order to control wing motor neurons during flight [1]
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MeSHD007395
NeuroLex IDbirnlex_2534
THH2.00.06.1.00058
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy

Interneurons can be further broken down into two groups: local interneurons and relay interneurons.[3] Local interneurons have short axons and form circuits with nearby neurons to analyze small pieces of information.[4] Relay interneurons have long axons and connect circuits of neurons in one region of the brain with those in other regions.[4] The interaction between interneurons allow the brain to perform complex functions such as learning, and decision-making.

Structure

In the neocortex (making up about 80% of the human brain), approximately 20-30% of neurons are interneurons.[5] Investigations into the molecular diversity of neurons is impeded by the inability to isolate cell populations born at different times for gene expression analysis. An effective means of identifying coetaneous interneurons is neuronal birthdating.[6] This can be achieved using nucleoside analogs such as EdU.[7][6]

In 2008, a nomenclature for the features of GABAergic cortical interneurons was proposed, called Petilla terminology.[8]

Spinal cord
Interneuron
A spinal interneuron (relay neuron) forms part of a reflex arc
Details
LocationNervous system
Identifiers
MeSHD007395
NeuroLex IDbirnlex_2534
THH2.00.06.1.00058
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy

Cortex
  • Parvalbumin-expressing interneurons
  • CCK-expressing interneurons
  • VIP-expressing interneurons
  • SOM-expressing interneurons[9]

Cerebellum

Striatum
  • Parvalbumin-expressing interneurons[10]
  • Cholinergic interneurons[11][12]
  • Tyrosine hydroxylase-expressing interneurons[13]
  • Calretinin-expressing interneurons[14]
  • Nitric oxide synthase-expressing interneurons[14]

Function

Interneurons in the CNS are primarily inhibitory, and use the neurotransmitter GABA or glycine. However, excitatory interneurons using glutamate in the CNS also exist, as do interneurons releasing neuromodulators like acetylcholine. Interneurons main function is to provide a neural circuit, conducting flow of signals or information between a sensory neuron and or motor neuron.

References
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