Table 1.

Intrinsic properties of principal neurons and PV interneurons

PropertyPrincipal neurons (n = 30)PV interneurons (n = 25)
RMP, mV−62.8 ± 0.8−65.9 ± 0.8
Input resistance, MΩ111 ± 8104 ± 9
Capacitance, pF21.4 ± 2.4314.3 ± 1.97
Sag, mV−2.1 ± 0.3−0.2 ± 0.1
Time to first AP, ms65 ± 724 ± 6
AP threshold, mV−37.3 ± 0.7−36.1 ± 0.9
Current injection, pAa165 ± 17251 ± 17
AP amplitude, mV107.1 ± 2.076.7 ± 1.1
AHP amplitude, mVb8.3 ± 1.031.1 ± 0.9
Spike half-width, ms0.91 ± 0.030.49 ± 0.01
Mean firing frequency, Hz10.3 ± 0.638.1 ± 2.6
  • RMP, Resting membrane potential; AP, action potential; AHP, afterhyperpolarization. All values are mean ± SEM. All values are measured at the current step above threshold.

  • a Current injection is the amplitude of the injected current evoking action potential firing.

  • b AHP amplitude is measured from threshold to maximal afterhyperpolarization.