Comparative Study
doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.04.084.
Epub 2006 Jun 22.
Dendritic architecture of the von Economo neurons
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.04.084
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Comparative Study
Dendritic architecture of the von Economo neurons
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Abstract
The von Economo neurons are one of the few known specializations to hominoid cortical microcircuitry. Here, using a Golgi preparation of a human postmortem brain, we describe the dendritic architecture of this unique population of neurons. We have found that, in contrast to layer 5 pyramidal neurons, the von Economo neurons have sparse dendritic trees and symmetric apical and basal components. This result provides the first detailed anatomical description of a neuron type unique to great apes and humans.
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