Table 2.

Overview of the mechanisms involved in the suppression of excitatory and inhibitory currents in HD RGCs and the degree to which these currents are suppressed

ResponseExcitation suppressionInhibition suppressionMechanism of surround suppression
HD1
    ON85 ± 10%5 ± 1%
    OFF75 ± 8%8 ± 3%Presynaptic and postsynaptic inhibition
HD2
    ON53 ± 7%60 ± 6%
    OFF78 ± 4%No inhibitionPresynaptic inhibition
UHD
    ON90 ± 7%23 ± 7%
    OFF85 ± 4%13 ± 3%Strong presynaptic and postsynaptic inhibition