Genetic encoding of an esophageal motor circuit

Tatiana C. Coverdell, Ruei‐Jen Abraham‐Fan, Chen Wu, Stephen B.G. Abbott, John N. Campbell

Cell Reports · 2022 · 31 citations · 45 references

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neurons has no effect on heart rate, a key parasympathetic function of the nAmb, whereas activating all of the nAmb neurons robustly suppresses heart rate. Together, these results reveal a genetically defined circuit for motor control of the esophagus.

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