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We have previously proposed that electrocortical waves are linear waves, subject to regulation by mesotelencephalic dopaminergic neurones. As a further means to test this theory, selective unilateral lesions of varying extent were made in the nucleii of origin of the dopaminergic mesotelencephalic tract. Changes in the electrocortical power spectrum were assessed by a repeated measure, between hemispheres comparison of ratio changes in power. With increasing unilateral dopamine cell damage, the animals showed increasing contralateral sensorimotor neglect. Curve fitting the ratio changes in power attributable to lesion, showed that estimates of the power of driving signals and the temporal damping moved in reverse directions with increasing extent of lesion, as expected from the theory. A further test was undertaken, to determine whether equal estimates for a transformation of surface signals were obtained from each side. Equality would not be expected if the equation for relative power were invalid. Left and right equality was found for three grades of unilateral lesion.
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Wright, J.J., Kydd, R.R. & Lees, G.J. Quantitation of a mass action of dopaminergic neurones regulating temporal damping of linear electrocortical waves. Biol. Cybern. 52, 281–290 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00355749
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