Neurons in the lateral amygdala (LA) with high expression of the transcription factor CREB at the time of fear learning are known to be preferentially recruited to the activated neuronal network for memory recall. The current study shows that artificial activation of high CREB expressing–neurons in the LA using the vanilloid receptor TRPV1 and capsaicin system is sufficient to induce memory recall and promote memory consolidation without external cue and reminders.
- Jieun Kim
- Jeong-Tae Kwon
- Jin-Hee Han
