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List of publications

Selected publications

  1. Roth FC, Hu H‡ (2020) An axon-specific expression of HCN channels catalyzes fast action potential signaling in GABAergic interneurons. Nature Communications, doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-15791-y.

  2. Hu H‡, Roth FC, Vandael D, Jonas P‡ (2018) Complementary Tuning of Na+ and K+ Channel Gating Underlies Fast and Energy-Efficient Action Potentials in GABAergic Interneuron Axons. Neuron, 98:156-165.

  3. Hu H, Gan J, Jonas P (2014) Fast-spiking, parvalbumin+ GABAergic interneurons: from cellular design to microcircuit function. Science 345: 1255263.                             

  4. Hu H and Jonas P (2014) A supercritical density of Na+ channels ensures fast signaling in GABAergic interneuron axons. Nature Neuroscience 17: 686-693.                            

  5. Kim S, Guzman SJ, Hu H, Jonas P (2012) Active dendrites support efficient initiation of dendritic spikes in hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons. Nature Neuroscience 15: 600-606.          

  6. Hu H, Martina M and Jonas P (2010) Dendritic mechanisms underlying rapid synaptic activation of fast-spiking hippocampal interneurons. Science 327: 52-58 [Recommended by Faculty of 1000 Biology].                                                                                         

  7. Vervaeke K, Hu H, Graham LJ and Storm JF (2006) Contrasting effects of the persistent Na+ current on neuronal excitability and spike timing. Neuron 49: 257-270.

  8. Peters HC, Hu H, Pongs O, Storm JF, and Isbrandt D (2005) Conditional transgenic suppression of M-channels in mouse brain reveals functions in neuronal excitability, resonance, and behavior. Nature Neuroscience 8: 51-60.

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Complete publication list

Reviews

  1. Hu H, Gan J, Jonas P (2014) Fast-spiking, parvalbumin+ GABAergic interneurons: from cellular design to microcircuit function. Science 345: 1255263.   

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Peer-Reviewed Research articles

  1. Roth FC, Hu H‡ (2020) An axon-specific expression of HCN channels catalyzes fast action potential signaling in GABAergic interneurons. Nature Communications, doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-15791-y.

  2. Hu H‡, Roth FC, Vandael D, Jonas P‡ (2018) Complementary Tuning of Na+ and K+ Channel Gating Underlies Fast and Energy-Efficient Action Potentials in GABAergic Interneuron Axons. Neuron, 98:156-165.

  3. Hu H‡ and Jonas‡ (2014) A supercritical density of Na+ channels ensures fast signaling in GABAergic interneuron axons. Nature Neuroscience 17: 686-693. 

  4. Kim S, Guzman SJ, Hu H, Jonas P (2012) Active dendrites support efficient initiation of dendritic spikes in hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons. Nature Neuroscience 15: 600-606.

  5. Nörenberg A, Hu H, Vida I, Bartos M, and Jonas P (2010) Distinct nonuniform cable properties optimize rapid and efficient activation of fast-spiking GABAergic interneurons. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 107: 894-899.                                                                     

  6. Hu H, Martina M and Jonas P (2010) Dendritic mechanisms underlying rapid synaptic activation of fast-spiking hippocampal interneurons. Science 327: 52-58 [Recommended by Faculty of 1000 Biology].                                                                             

  7. Hu H*, Vervaeke K*, Graham L, and Storm JF (2009) Complementary theta resonance filtering by two spatially segregated mechanisms in CA1 hippocampal pyramidal neurons. Journal of Neuroscience 29: 14472-14483.     

  8. Gu N, Hu H, Vervaeke K, Storm JF (2008) SK (KCa2) channels do not control somatic excitability in CA1 pyramidal neurons but can be activated by dendritic excitatory synapses and regulate their impact. Journal of Neurophysiology 100: 2589-2604.   

  9. Hu H, Vervaeke K, Storm JF (2007) M-channels (Kv7/KCNQ channels) that regulate synaptic integration, excitability, and spike pattern of CA1 pyramidal cells are located in the perisomatic region. Journal of Neuroscience 27: 1853-1867.                

  10. Lancaster B, Hu H, Gibb B, Storm JF (2006) Kinetics of ion channel modulation by cAMP in rat hippocampal neurones. Journal of Physiology 576: 403-417. 

  11. Vervaeke K, Gu N, Agdestein C, Hu H, Storm JF (2006) Kv7/KCNQ/M-channels in rat glutamatergic hippocampal axons and their role in regulation of excitability and transmitter release. Journal of Physiology 576: 235-256.

  12. Vervaeke K*, Hu H*, Graham LJ and Storm JF (2006) Contrasting effects of the persistent Na+ current on neuronal excitability and spike timing. Neuron 49: 257-270.

  13. Gu N, Vervaeke K, Hu H and Storm JF (2005) Kv7/KCNQ/M and HCN/h, but not KCa2/SK channels, contribute to the somatic medium after-hyperpolarization and excitability control in CA1 hippocampal pyramidal cells. Journal of Physiology 566: 689-715.

  14. Peters HC*, Hu H*, Pongs O, Storm JF, and Isbrandt D (2005) Conditional transgenic suppression of M-channels in mouse brain reveals functions in neuronal excitability, resonance, and behavior. Nature Neuroscience 8: 51-60.

  15. Sausbier M*, Hu H*, Arntz C, Feil S, Kamm S, Adelsberger H, Sausbier U, Sailer CA, Feil R, Hofmann F, Korth M, Shipston MJ, Knaus HG, Wolfer DP, Pedroarena CM, Storm JF, Ruth P (2004) Cerebellar ataxia and Purkinje cell dysfunction caused by Ca2+-activated K+ channel deficiency. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 101: 9474-9478.

  16. Hu H, Vervaeke K, and Storm JF (2002) Two forms of electrical resonance at theta frequencies, generated by M-current, h-current and persistent Na+ current in rat hippocampal pyramidal cells. Journal of Physiology 545: 783-805.               

  17. Sailer CA, Hu H, Kaufmann WA, Trieb M, Schwarzer C, Storm JF, and Knaus HG (2002) Regional differences in distribution and functional expression of small-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channels in rat brain. Journal of Neuroscience 22: 9698-9707.

  18. Hu H, Shao LR, Chavoshy S, Gu N, Trieb M, Behrens R, Laake P, Pongs O, Knaus HG, Ottersen OP, Storm JF (2001) Presynaptic Ca2+-activated K+ channels in glutamatergic hippocampal terminals and their role in spike repolarization and regulation of transmitter release. Journal of Neuroscience 21: 9585-9597.                                             

  19. Lancaster B, Hu H, Ramakers GM, and Storm JF (2001) Interaction between synaptic excitation and slow afterhyperpolarization current in rat hippocampal pyramidal cells. Journal of Physiology 536: : 809-823.

      

‡: Corresponding authors, *: equal contribution.

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Book Chapters

 

  1. Storm JF, Vervaeke K, Hu H, Graham LJ (2009) Functions of the persistent Na+ current in cortical neurons revealed by dynamic clamp. In: Dynamic-Clamp, Alain Destexhe and Thierry Bal (Eds). Springer (ISBN: 978-0-387-89278-8)

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