Context Integration in Visual Processing: A Computational Model of Center-Surround Suppression in the Visual System

Christoph Metzner, Achim Schweikard, B. Zurowski

Abstract

A dysfunction of GABAergic neurotransmission is hypothesized to be an important factor in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia [1], depression and anxiety disorders. Findings of decreased center-surround suppression (CSS, i.e. the mutual inhibition of a focal visual stimulus and its surrounding) have been interpreted in terms of GABAergic dysfunction [2]. Consistently, strongly decreased CSS is reported in schizophrenic patients [3]. However, the underlying mechanisms of this decrease remain unclear.

Original languageEnglish
Pages100-100
Number of pages1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event19th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 24.07.201030.07.2010

Conference

Conference19th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting
Abbreviated titleCNS 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period24.07.1030.07.10

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