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Sleep function and synaptic homeostasis.

Giulio Tononi, +1 more
- 01 Feb 2006 - 
- Vol. 10, Iss: 1, pp 49-62
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This paper reviews a novel hypothesis about the functions of slow wave sleep-the synaptic homeostasis hypothesis, which accounts for a large number of experimental facts, makes several specific predictions, and has implications for both sleep and mood disorders.
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This article is published in Sleep Medicine Reviews.The article was published on 2006-02-01. It has received 1864 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Synaptic scaling & Sleep and memory.

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Memory formation, consolidation and transformation

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Active Inference, Curiosity and Insight

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Cortisol inhibits neuroplasticity induction in human motor cortex.

TL;DR: It is concluded that neuroplasticity in human M1 and GABAB-dependent intracortical inhibitory systems are influenced by time of day and modified by circulating levels of cortisol.
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Hippocampal ripples and memory consolidation.

TL;DR: During slow wave sleep and quiet wakefulness, the hippocampus generates high frequency field oscillations (ripples) during which pyramidal neurons replay previous waking activity in a temporally compressed manner and reactivated firing patterns occur within shorter time windows propitious for synaptic plasticity within the hippocampal network and in downstream neocortical structures.
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The hippocampal sharp wave–ripple in memory retrieval for immediate use and consolidation

TL;DR: It is proposed that the sharp wave–ripple mediates the retrieval of stored representations that can be utilized immediately by downstream circuits in decision-making, planning, recollection and/or imagination while simultaneously initiating memory consolidation processes.
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The Cumulative Cost of Additional Wakefulness: Dose-Response Effects on Neurobehavioral Functions and Sleep Physiology From Chronic Sleep Restriction and Total Sleep Deprivation

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