1)中国科学院心理研究所,认知科学与心理健康全国重点实验室,北京 100101;2)中国科学院大学心理学系,北京 100049
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国家自然科学基金(32100861,82030121,81871436),科技部国家重点研发计划(2022YFC3601700)和北京市自然科学基金(IS23108)资助项目。
1)State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science and Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China;2)Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
This work was supported by grants from The National Natural Science Foundation of China (32100861, 82030121, 81871436), the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFC3601700) and Beijing Natural Science Foundation (IS23108).
躯体感觉系统包含触觉、温度觉和痛觉等子模态,这些感知通道间的互动可引发相应的感知变化。多模态躯体感觉间的相互作用受到刺激模态、强度、刺激间距等因素的影响而产生抑制或易化的行为效应。多模态躯体感觉之间的整合作用能够增强个体的自我意识和身体意识,促使其精确地感知周围环境,并增强其运动协调能力,最后提高个体的适应能力,对个体生存具有重要意义。然而,目前对多模态躯体感觉整合的行为规律和神经机制的研究仍然比较有限。本文综述了单模态躯体感觉的加工,并总结了多模态躯体感觉整合的行为规律和外周到皮层的神经机制。其中,易化作用主要涉及外周感受器的协同作用、皮层的多峰神经元整合,而抑制作用则主要通过脊髓门控机制和皮层的侧抑制实现。这些研究对理解感知机制、诊断感知障碍具有潜在临床意义,并为未来研究提供了新的方向。
The somatosensory system, including modalities such as touch, temperature, and pain, is essential for perceiving and interacting with the environment. When individuals encounter different somatosensory modalities, they interact through a process called multimodal somatosensory integration. This integration is essential for accurate perception, motor coordination, pain management, and adaptive behavior. Disruptions in this process can lead to a variety of sensory disorders and complicate rehabilitation efforts. However, research on the behavioral patterns and neural mechanisms underlying multimodal somatosensory integration remains limited. According to previous studies, multimodal somatosensory integration can result in facilitative or inhibitory effects depending on factors like stimulus type, intensity, and spatial proximity. Facilitative effects are observed primarily when stimuli from the same sensory modality (e.g., two touch or temperature stimuli) are presented simultaneously, leading to amplified perceptual strength and quicker reaction times. Additionally, certain external factors, such as cooling, can increase sensitivity to other sensory inputs, further promoting facilitative integration. In contrast, inhibitory effects may also emerge when stimuli from different sensory modalities interact, particularly between touch and pain. Under such conditions, one sensory input (e.g., vibration or non-noxious temperature stimulation) can effectively reduce the perceived intensity of the other, often resulting in reduced pain perception. These facilitative and inhibitory interactions are critical for efficient processing in a multi-stimulus environment and play a role in modulating the experience of somatosensory inputs in both normal and clinical contexts. The neural mechanisms underlying multimodal somatosensory integration are multi-tiered, encompassing peripheral receptors, the spinal cord, and various cortical structures. Facilitative integration relies on the synchronous activation of peripheral receptors, which transmit enhanced signals to higher processing centers. At the cortical level, areas such as the primary and secondary somatosensory cortex, through multimodal neuron responses, facilitate combined representation and amplification of sensory signals. In particular, the thalamus is a significant relay station where multisensory neurons exhibit superadditive responses, contributing to facilitation by enhancing signal strength when multiple inputs are present. Inhibitory integration, on the other hand, is mediated by mechanisms within the spinal cord, such as gating processes that limit transmission of competing sensory signals, thus diminishing the perceived intensity of certain inputs. At the cortical level, lateral inhibition within the somatosensory cortex plays a key role in reducing competing signals from non-target stimuli, enabling prioritized processing of the most relevant sensory input. This layered neural architecture supports the dynamic modulation of sensory inputs, balancing facilitation and inhibition to optimize perception. Understanding the neural pathways involved in somatosensory integration has potential clinical implications for diagnosing sensory disorders and developing therapeutic strategies. Future research should focus on elucidating the specific neural circuitry and mechanisms that contribute to these complex interactions, providing insights into the broader implications of somatosensory integration on behavior and cognition. In summary, this review highlights the importance of multimodal somatosensory integration in enhancing sensory perception. It also underscores the need for further exploration into the neural underpinnings of these processes to advance our understanding of sensory integration and its applications in clinical settings.
张钰,张明,孔亚卓.多模态躯体感觉整合的易化和抑制作用[J].生物化学与生物物理进展,2025,52(4):845-857
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