TMS induced plasticity in human cortex

Rev Neurosci. 2004;15(4):253-66. doi: 10.1515/revneuro.2004.15.4.253.

Abstract

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS) is a novel, non-invasive and painless technique to stimulate the human brain with the intent to alter excitability or function of the stimulated cortex or its connections. This review focuses on RTMS induced changes in excitability, the potential mechanisms underlying these effects, and the usefulness of this knowledge to gain insight into mechanisms of other processes such as learning.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Cortex / physiology
  • Cerebral Cortex / radiation effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Electric Stimulation*
  • Evoked Potentials, Motor / physiology
  • Evoked Potentials, Motor / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Learning / physiology
  • Learning / radiation effects
  • Magnetics*
  • Neuronal Plasticity / physiology
  • Neuronal Plasticity / radiation effects*
  • Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate / physiology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate