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The influence of hubs in the structure of a neuronal network during an epileptic seizure

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Author(s):
Rodrigues, Abner Cardoso [1, 2] ; Cerdeira, Hilda A. [3] ; Machado, Birajara Soares [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Hosp Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Bioinformat Interunits Grad Program, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Fis Teor, Rua Pamplona 145, BR-01405 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: European Physical Journal-Special Topics; v. 225, n. 1, p. 75-82, FEB 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

In this work, we propose changes in the structure of a neuronal network with the intention to provoke strong synchronization to simulate episodes of epileptic seizure. Starting with a network of Izhikevich neurons we slowly increase the number of connections in selected nodes in a controlled way, to produce (or not) hubs. We study how these structures alter the synchronization on the spike firings interval, on individual neurons as well as on mean values, as a function of the concentration of connections for random and non-random (hubs) distribution. We also analyze how the post-ictal signal varies for the different distributions. We conclude that a network with hubs is more appropriate to represent an epileptic state. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/11973-4 - ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research: a regional center for theoretical physics
Grantee:Nathan Jacob Berkovits
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants