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Central pattern generators for a common semiology in fronto-limbic seizures and in parasomnias. A neuroethologic approach

Central pattern generators (CPGs) are genetically determined neuronal aggregates in the mesencephalon, pons and spinal cord subserving innate motor behaviours essential for survival (feeding, locomotion, reproduction etc.). In higher primates CPGs are largely under neocortical control. We describe how certain motor events observed in parasomnias and epileptic seizures could have similar features and resemble motor behaviours, which can be the expression of the same CPG. Both epilepsy and sleep can lead to a temporary loss of control of neomammalian cortex that facilitates through a common platform (arousal) the emergences of stereotyped inborn fixed action patterns. Therefore we suggest that, independently from the nature of the trigger, be it a seizure or a parasomnia, the same CPGs can be involved, “caught up”, leading to a common motor semiology (the “Carillon theory”).

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1. Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Bellaria Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy, Via Altura 3, I-40139, Bologna, Italy

   C. A. Tassinari, G. Rubboli, E. Gardella, G. Cantalupo, G. Calandra-Buonaura, M. Vedovello, M. Alessandria & S. Meletti

2. Department of Clinical Veterinary, University of Bologna, Italy

   G. Gandini & S. Cinotti

3. Department of Pediatric Neurology, Children’s Hospital G. Salesi, Ancona, Italy

   N. Zamponi

1. C. A. Tassinari
2. G. Rubboli
3. E. Gardella
4. G. Cantalupo
5. G. Calandra-Buonaura
6. M. Vedovello
7. M. Alessandria
8. G. Gandini
9. S. Cinotti
10. N. Zamponi
11. S. Meletti

Correspondence to C. A. Tassinari.

Tassinari, C.A., Rubboli, G., Gardella, E. et al. Central pattern generators for a common semiology in fronto-limbic seizures and in parasomnias. A neuroethologic approach. Neurol Sci 26 (Suppl 3), s225–s232 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-005-0492-8

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• Issue Date: December 2005

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-005-0492-8

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