Memory consolidation and the amygdala: A systems perspective

McGaugh JL (2002) Memory consolidation and the amygdala: A systems perspective. Trends Neurosci 25(9):456-461. doi: 10.1016/s0166-2236(02)02211-7

Objective: To investigate the involvement of basolateral region of the amygdala (BLA) projections.

Summary: The BLA acts via projections to brain regions involved in forming and consolidating memories of different kinds of experiences.

Usage: Lesions of nucleus basalis magnocellularis (NBM) induced by infusions of 192 IgG-SAP block the memory enhancement (in a 48-hr retention test), as induced by post-training infusions of noradrenaline administered into the basolateral amygdala immediately after inhibitory avoidance training.

Related Products: 192-IgG-SAP (Cat. #IT-01)

See Also:

• Power AE et al. Lesions of the nucleus basalis magnocellularis induced by 192 IgG-saporin block memory enhancement with posttraining norepinephrine in the basolateral amygdala. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 99(4):2315-2319, 2002.